I think I've written twelve, or possibly fifty posts about Marin in my head recently, attempting to stay atop her babyhood since, let's face it, there'll be no baby book as it flies by. Unfortunately, for much the same reason there's yet to be a baby book (which is: Because I Can Barely Keep Up With The Baby) it has been difficult to grab a moment or three to blog about this girl.
Except for now, because It Must Happen.
So let us speak about Babies and Kitchens, for a moment, shall we?
Wait.
Let us speak honestly about babies and kitchens...
Aah, now that's better.
No, no, please, don't bother picking anything up. She will just pull it all right back out and then you'll weep. Might as well just step over it. Or, kick it! Like the boys do!
...And ask me to wash it before you eat off of it.
...And unpile the trash and recycle can pile if you really need to throw something away.
...Or whine, if you're the dog and cannot reach your food and water dishes wayyy up there on the counter from three hours ago.
And please for the love of all things holy, keep the dishwasher closed and the handle at the halfway point between open and closed or she'll either turn it on or open the door and climb right in, heading first for the very sharpest object available.
Who, me?
I love this baby.
Initially I fought the power, trying cabinet locks that didn't hold, and using the old fashioned "No!" as she yanked the blender, chopper and serving dishes galore from down under.
Then I grew a brain and filled the end cabinet with all things plastic, and made her happy.
What the hell is this metal baking sheet doing in here? Clearly my mother cannot sort.
Be gone from my sight!
Hey look! A brother!
A Duplo-yielding brother, at that!
Behold my angelic baby innocence, and keep it in the forefront of thou mind.
You know what these Duplos are good for?
Only one thing...
Breaking!
Then throw 'em down on the floor, right at his feet.
Once you're a safe distance away, tease him like crazy.
Tell him you're going to throw a giant plastic useless cake thing at him, and that for sure will distract him enough.
He will start to chase you, and that will give you the perfect chance to dart over and...
...take down the next tower.
Heh heh heh.
Smash!
This four minutes of household destruction brought to you by...my stripey chip and dip plate. May it make it through the storms, someday to see more than just toddler feet again.
I needed this this morning! She is so cute. Also she reminds me a little of Ben in the getting into everything in the kitchen bit,which could be all toddlers...hmmm. Have a great day.
Posted by: Erica | 03 November 2009 at 05:53 AM
Such a mischievous, adorable girl! :) She's learning how to get what she wants already!
Posted by: Kelly | 03 November 2009 at 06:33 AM
Who could deny her anything when she has such an adorable face and mischievious grin. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted by: Nikki | 03 November 2009 at 08:07 AM
Maddie has drug out every piece of my tupperware, tried to climb up the handle on the drawer under the oven, and has taken every cup out of the plastic cup drawer a least a million times. We have taken to doing the dishes only when she is seriously occupied by either sleeping, eating, or destroying her brother's train track creations. Destroying the train tracks never fails to make Hudson spitting mad, and Maddie delirious with joy.
Posted by: Mrs. CPA | 03 November 2009 at 09:18 AM
That's so cute! My daughter keeps trying to get in our kitchen cabinets, too. Unfortunately, I'm on limited kitchen space so instead, have spent countless minutes closing doors and ushering her out of areas of which she's not supposed to be.
Posted by: C @ Kid Things | 03 November 2009 at 09:23 AM
oh my she is getting so big, love these posts!
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | 03 November 2009 at 09:42 AM
Oh, the joys of toddlers. They are so cute and fun to watch, but then you realize the path they have left in their wake... It always takes 2 to 3 times as long to clean up (if not more) than it did for them to make it!
Posted by: AJU5's Mom | 03 November 2009 at 11:32 AM
I love your family. :)
Posted by: Jen L. | 03 November 2009 at 11:44 AM
Oh I can so totally see the mischievious twinkle in her eye....
But damn she's cute!
Posted by: SJ | 03 November 2009 at 02:13 PM
I love that you've simply accepted the babies & kitchens thing... can you teach me how, master?
Posted by: Maternal Mirth | 04 November 2009 at 11:01 AM
Gosh she is so darn cute... I still remember the excitement I felt for you when I saw that pregnancy stick on your blog.. oh my how fast time flies! I hope you are enjoying every second of this precious time with the kiddies!
Posted by: Becky | 05 November 2009 at 09:52 AM
Ah! So freakin' cute!
Posted by: BetteJo | 08 November 2009 at 11:43 PM