Edible Tractor

What's that? You want to see the John Deere cake I made for Eli's birthday? OK!




"I'll have the radiator, please."




I bought the Wilton Tractor Panfor $12.99! on Amazon. Totally worth it because I can use it for many Eli (and Grandad) birthdays to come. To really set the mood, we recommend All About John Deere for Kids the Music CD, Parts 1-3. "John Deere... made a better plow...."

February Second

Yes, the Steelers won last night. Yes, it's Groundhog Day. But most importantly, this baby boy is three today. Three! Happy Birthday, Buddy. I'm glad you liked your John Deere party.

Impossible Wish

"I want to be big big."

"Someday you will be big big. You'll be bigger than Mama."

"Why?"

"Because that's what happens."

"I don't want to be big."

"You don't?"

"Noo, I want to stay 'mall."

"I want you to stay small, too."

"OK."

How to Make Eating Peas More Exciting

1. Pretend all of the peas on your plate are Batmans and Jokers.

2. Have two peas "fight" each other.

3. Squeeze the Joker pea between two fingers.

4. Announce, "He is squeezed."

5. Eat him.

6. Announce, "Batman is safe."

7. Eat him.

8. Repeat.

9. "I want more peas!"