Tuesday, April 15, 2008

SPT-what was I thinking


Lelly's challenge for spt this week
was
"what was I thinking?"

so-
what was I thinking leaving an 18 month old to wander at will while I checked my email?

This is what I found first-
chair pulled up to kitchen counter, scissors, marker and cough drops- 1 unwrapped and in mouth, and two more in hand waiting to be consumed.



Next
fish tank something or other


upstairs-

this is where the fishtank is-downstairs- and the tank stuff is underneath- he can cleverly reach behind it now and pull stuff out apparently.
(notice all the cards- and chair- these cards had been picked up once this morning)

What was I thinking letting him wander while I tidied up the other messes?
yes I had the camera in my back pocket -I came around the corner to see him on the
stool picking up the kids medicine from this morning-

Then I went into the kitchen and saw this

another kitchen chair pulled up to another drawer- the drawer that holds the screwdrivers, and such-(notice the paint can right above the drawer with the lid slightly ajar)

WHAT WAS I THINKING?
Time to get out the velcro and bungee cords and attach him to me!

21 comments:

Unknown said...

he's too cute to be a criminal!!

Windy said...

On days like that, I wish I could velcro my kids to the wall - not to me!

Dacia said...

love it! I can relate to your post. I'm so lucky that my little one is still to short to get up on things, but it doesn't keep her from trying!

Bren's Life said...

Sounds like my day with my 3 yr old.. My girls are Always like this.
I love your little ones pj's there so cute... Thank heavens he didn't get the paint can open!!!

Anonymous said...

This too shall pass! But he is oh, so cute.

Lacie said...

Hee Hee! I have many of those, "what was I thinking" Momma moments! He is so cute! Love the picture of the two of you!

Sarah said...

18 months is such a busy, but fun time. Thank goodness the paint can didn't open. It is amazing how fast they can cause trouble.

Courtney said...

He is a very smart young man...keeping you busy I can see! Taking full advantage of his mommy at work!

Laurie said...

This is a very good topic for this SPT! Oh the damage a toddler can do in such a short amount of time. The fact that you have this one documented with photos is going to be priceless someday.

Jenn said...

Oh, I don't miss those days! Oh wait, I am still in them - with a 4 year old! Today, I heard (while checking MY email) Little Man say to himself "I'm all wet." When I called to him to see if I could help him, I was told "Don't come in here!" Oh right, like I won't come in there now!! Little Turkey! (happened to be a bathroom accident, as usual)

We are doing fine - thanks for checking on me - have been doing some soul searching about blogging - might post on that soon. Hope you enjoy the book - it is different so let me know what you think!

blessings

Lene said...

My he is busy -- and fast. Got love how he pulls the chairs over to get into things. Smart kid!

Jill said...

It's amazing how much trouble a little one can get into in such a short amount of time. You are wise to carry the camera in your pocket!

Linda said...

Oh wow you've got your hands full with that adorable little guy. He's a clever one for sure.

Alisa, I see your SPT logo on the sidebar says grab it or link to it...I'd like to use it too...is that ok! Not sure how to go about doing it though (I'm most definitely technically challenged!) If it's ok to borrow it, any suggestions.

Anonymous said...

You do have your work cut out for you. :-) Good thing he is so cute. I think they come that way so eventhough they wreck havick we still love them! They do grow out of that phase, sort of. :-)

Linda said...

Alisa...your a doll!
Thank you for sharing your great logo and thank you bunches for the directions. It worked great!

patsy said...

Been there!!
Man he is soo darn cute-

Holly said...

What a busy little man he is! I love the scene of his many crimes with the all-telling chair as his accomplice.

Cute!

Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life said...

I'm thinking he gave you a free blog post. What could be better than that?

Jeanette said...

When my son was that age I had to lock the chairs away every morning in order to keep my sanity. He's 17 now and fabulous. I always say that I'd rather have a crazy toddler than teenager.

Michelle Alley said...

So funny! He certainly can get around quickly - what a busy little guy! You must be tired :)

Kim Sue said...

this wears me out just looking at it - you are one busy woman!