Go, Foster, Go! Turning 2

The last year has flown by. Foster talks in full sentences now and definitely has an opinion about things. He loves to dance and sing songs, especially "wheels on the bus." In the car there is a constant commentary on all the vehicles and/or animals we see passing us by.  For Christmas, one of our good friends gave Foster the "Go, Dogs, Go!" book. He has been mesmerized by it. I can't even count the number of times that we have read the book. And it combines his favorite things, dogs, lots of forms of transportation and a party at the end, with let's not forget cake. Therefore, it seemed to be the perfect theme for his 2nd birthday.

We had the party at a local play place, lots of jumping, a ball pit and a kitchen that Foster's loves to play in. He loved having all of his friends around and playing, but when it came time for singing and cake cutting, he wanted no part of it. Despite having talked about the party and the birthday song and practicing it all week, he was not a happy camper. But once he took a break and realized that there was cake involved, and that he was going to get a piece of cake, oh everything changed.

The birthday boy!

For favors, "Go, Dogs, Go! and Puppy Chow

The cake

Eyeing the cake suspiciously

Still not convinced, even when everyone starts singing

Get me out of here, it's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to!

All is well now that I have a piece of cake. You guys should have told me that I would get cake!

Some videos from my day, there is a theme to this...food!

Camels, Elephants, Shots and .... Haircuts

Foster is pretty fearless, diving boards, no problem, jumping from the couch no worries, but put him in front of an elephant, camel, or a hair stylist and he freaks out.

After cajoling, bribing I pad watching and eventually just holding him down, we got his hair cut, although a little choppy to say the least. John tried his hand at fixing it when we got home. Luckily his hair doesn't grow that fast.

Before

After

My twin in Iowa

Even though he is so many miles away, my cousin Alex and I still have a cousin-connection, like today when we both ended up wearing our matching tuk-tuk shirts on the same day. We miss you Alex and love your hair!

Foster's Rendition of Ring Around the Rosies

One of Foster's new favorite songs from school. Likely because it involves getting dizzy and falling down.

jj

First Day of School

School years start in India in June, right after the end of the hot May summer. Foster officially moved to pre-nursery last week. Not only does it mean getting to learn more stuff and meet new kids, but it also includes a dandy new uniform. He looks so grown up.

And sorry that we are posting these so late Grandma Meagher, who I must say has been the most excited about seeing Foster in his uniform since she saw them on hangers at school last month.

Happy Father's Day

I am taking over the blog today, just to tell my Dad how lucky I am to have him. He is so patient and one of the best swim buddies I know. He is always there for me, whether it is to read a book or make oatmeals. One of my favorite parts of the day is when I get to sit and read the paper with you and eat peanut butter on toast. I look up to you and want to be like you some day.

Love,
Foster

More Assam!

Foster's favorite thing to do is to get to drive the car. He was so excited getting the chance to "drive" the jeep he hardly noticed all of the ladies who had stopped picking tea an stopped by to look at him.

Our room at the resort.