First Balloon

John had never had or played with a balloon before, but lately has shown interest in balloons in books. On our way to the grocery store yesterday, we drove past a store's grand opening and John started hooting about the balloons, so at the grocery store I bought him a helium balloon of his very own.
This video does not capture his enthusiasm, especially the way he went wild with excitement during our grocery shopping as he played with his new balloon. John now makes a sign for EYEGLASSES, which he makes in reference to this balloon (because the chihuahua is wearing glasses). It is particularly funny because instead of holding his fingers in circles around his eyes, he holds the circles up to his cheeks.

Yesterday I bought myself significant relaxation time by giving John a tub of water and some Tupperware on the floor of the kitchen.
Here is John on all fours, preparing to dip his hair in the water and drink from the tub:
Fun with measuring spoons:

What's Cookin'? Last night I made a Greek Skillet, which was so easy, healthy, and a big hit. I split the ingredients between two skillets, one with beef and one with textured soy protein. I also added a can of diced tomatoes and cut the tomato soup and water by half.