Little Handyman

Paul & I bought Alec a workbench & some little projects to make. It's been a fun father-son activity. I have a hard time not laughing when Alec tells me seriously, "I got to go make a airplane, mommy. I be back later!" He is getting good with the electric screwdriver, it's fun to see him concentrate so hard.

He enjoyed playing with it so much, Paul's begun taking him to the free kids' craft mornings at Lowe's & Home Depot. He's enjoyed making a monster truck, periscope & alien spaceship.

My favorite handyman trait is the helpful/cleaning side. Alec always offers to help me when I'm cleaning the house:

A bit of catching up...

Not much has happened lately, so here are some cute pictures and small tidbits.

After trying out the 'bowl cut' and discovering it made Alec's head look huge, I tried a simpler approach, just a 1". Here's a 'before' picture and then several 'after's:We have officially started into the tantrum phase and time-outs are being employed. Here's Alec attempting to be let off early with pleas of "Mamma" and crocodile tears (yes, he is wearing his train swimsuit over his overalls).Last weekend Alec got invited to the 'girls night' my sister Kari threw (during Kevie's bachelor party). I missed the photo, but during 'Bride & Prejudice' he lifted his shirt (as the girls wear saris) and started dancing to the Bollywood film!! Too funny.Just enjoying some Play-Doh time with daddy:Alec's first hockey game:Alec still loves his baths: