Gabriel reads?!?!

I learned a new expression--it's called "NO WAY". I say this when I have vegetables on my plate, when mommy wants to wash my hair, when daddy tries to tickle me, when my brothers won't let me play with their toys, and when I am asked to make animal noises and don't feel like performing.

On another note--I love my book "Moo Baa Laa Laa Laa" and have memorized almost the whole thing! Generally I let mommy read most of it (I think she enjoys the actual story), but join in for the animal noises as I think I add more excitement than my mom (she negotiates for a living--I perfect animal noises--it all works out).

I still keep talking about my zoo visit from well over a month ago--I just love those animals! But when it comes to animals in my own house, I often find myself yelling "NO" at the top of my lungs. Those darn dogs can be so obtrusive when I am walking around eating a cracker.

You may notice my determination to do everything on my own, and lash out if I am offered help. Clearly I get this from daddy :)

The year of the 2

My friend Jaylee was the first to take the plunge into the 2's. We celebrated her birthday in style--water tables, play structures, yummy food--oh my! I only got into a minor scrap with one of the girls about a mini-wheel barrel. Guess who won? I'll leave that up to you to decide.












I will say this--Jaylee's party's are always top notch. I hope I am still friends with her in high school when parties count :)

Oh yeah--I also got marked. Got my first tattoo--a skull and cross bones. It happened to be purple and green, but still bad-ass nonetheless. Ooops, I just used one of those words that are "mommy and daddy only" words.

My first day of school

Monday was my first official day of school! I started daycare and we were all a little nervous (mommy), but after a few tears were shed (mommy), we managed to embrace the day and only call to check in 4 or 5 times in a 5.5 hour time frame (mommy). Turns out this daycare thing is pretty fun--on Monday we played outside, I met some cool kids and had waffles for breakfast. When Mommy came to pick me up I was still napping so she caught my zen state on film.

Let's just hope there is no homework at this joint. I have enough to manage with my cars, blocks and basketballs.

Spring Clean-Up

Am I a fashion statement or what? I personally think the froggie boots and plaid shorts are a winning combination straight from of the streets of L.A or London. Anyway, I was finally able to wear some spring clothes and help mommy and daddy outside in the yard. I thought it would be a good idea(?) to help mommy sweep the herb garden. She did digging stuff and I used my broom to sweep the dirt and help clean the herbs. Apparently I was a little "rough" sweeping the sage and rosemary, so mommy politely excused me from my chores.

Earlier in the day my brothers and I played ball in the front yard. I stood on the front porch while Alex and Cameron volleyed the ball over the railing from the front yard--Basically I shagged the ball and threw it back and waited for the next. What do people without brothers do with their time?

I also went to Alex's baseball game this weekend--it was fun! When there was a lull in the excitement I took the opportunity to entertain everyone in the stands(well if we are being honest--I was really on my "game" the whole time, not just during a lull:) . Whenever the batter hit the ball I yelled "GO GO GO" as loud as I could. I also yelled "YEAH" and clapped a lot. Next time maybe I will exercise a new found discretion and only cheer for my brothers team (I couldn't help myself--the whole thing is so exciting!).

Hope everyone is enjoying their spring (whatever your version of that is!)--ours seems to be a lot of rain.

Gabe out.

Cirque Du Gabe

In keeping with my clear direction of wanting to be in the X-Games before the age of Five, Mommy taped one of my performances. I also hear there is talk of wanting to equip me with a helmet? Whatev mom.

Say no to drugs

So, here I am in the aftermath of my first use of drugs (Amoxicillin to be exact). Check out the picture closely--I am covered in unsightly red bumps! I had a double ear infection a week ago and have been dosed on the A ever since, then on the 10th day woke up with this crazy rash. I think I've seen pictures like this on the news before with the caption "what you might look like if you abuse....."

Mommy checked with the doctor and it appears I may be allergic to the A. Needless to say, I hope all of you will use this as a lesson to stay off drugs! Look what happened to me, It's like I have the chicken pox without having all the advantages of family sending me get well gifts.

Mommy put some anti itch stuff in my bath water and let me play in the tub for more than 30 minutes! I sure hope this dumb rash goes away soon--it is sooo itchy!

I am looking forward to my brothers baseball games this Saturday and I was also supposed to have another play date with my friend Kate. If all goes well this thing will clear up, and if not---does anyone know a good make-up artist?

Talk to me people.....

Decoder ring

I have been remiss in my posts, mea culpa. I think that is religious for I am a slacker. Mommy has made a list of all the things I am saying since sometimes daddy or others are confused by my vernacular.

Dadish = ketchup
BahDee = Popsicle
Futbul (football) = Cameron (for some reason I think my brothers name is Football)
SaaSaa= Roxy (our white dog)
FIE= Fire (we like to read books before bed by the fireplace)
Shy= Shower (love the showers)
Beep Beep = Car
Choo Choo = train