I'm thankful for...

...Babysitters.
Ok, that's what Dad made me say first, but I do know that every time I have a sitter, Mom and Dad are much happier for a few days. And happy Moms and Dads make for happy babies, so thanks, this week, to Nikki and Eric, who watched me while Mom and Dad went to dinner and the theater. They were much happier.

Even though this was not Eric's idea, he was lots of fun.
I trained him well.

Nikki lets me stay up reeeallly late!
She can babysit anytime!

...Mom and Dad's bed.
It's a lot more comfortable than mine, and this week I realized that all I can climb into it whenever I insist. It's best when I can be between Mom and Dad and kick Dad's face. It's also better to sleep sideways. I'm sure they don't mind.

...Family.
We spent Thanksgiving at Uncle Dean and Aunt Jessie's new house this year. I got to eat my first turkey dinner! The cranberry sauce was my favorite, but I liked the turkey, potatoes, and stuffing too. Mom gave me an M&M right away and made a mess of my white sweater. Silly Mom. I really liked playing with my cousins Tracy and Katelyn.

2 big bellies.

I wanna push the buttons.
I'm good at it. Let me push them.
Can I show you?

Today we went to Grandma and Grandpa Peterson's. I got to eat lots of good pasta and play with my cousins David and Gustavo.

I did not get a good nap today so I was extra tired when we left.
I fell asleep in the car immediately and I'm told I didn't wake up as Dad took me into Target, back to the car, and all the way home.

...Trouble.
It's EVERYWHERE. In fact, even tonight, Mom and Dad put even more potential trouble right in the living room!

This is Mom and Dad's idea of a baby-proofed tree.
I'll bet I can reach those low ornaments still.
Any bets on that garland moving up?

...New toys.
Toys can be anything. Seriously. My favorites this week were Dad's wallet, and my recently discovered tongue. Mom and Dad keep thinking I'm putting stuff in my mouth, but I just like grabbing my tongue.