Find my bean

I found a great place to stick black beans today. Up my nose! Mommy had to help me get one out that was up really high. He he he.

Dining master

Not only do we shop a lot on the weekends, we eat out a lot too! It's fine by me. Everywhere we go I ask for hotdogs. But I have to remember that hotdogs are not for breakfast. And some places don't sell them. That's OK. I just have bread instead. I'm starting to like bagels, but only ones with sesame seeds and only sometimes. Pizza I always like, unless it has broccoli and spinach on it. Yuck! For a special treat mommy lets me get chocolate milk. It is delicious!

I got my eye on you, bagel.

This new pizza place is good!

Real cereal

Did you know you can put milk on cereal? All this time I've just been eating cereal plain, but you are actually supposed to put it in a bowl with milk! Why am I only learning about this now? I had some tonight and it was the best thing I've ever tasted.

It is so much better with milk. This is my
new favorite dinner. Delicious!

I'm disappointed in you mommy for keeping
this from me.

Clean up in booth 18

Eating spaghetti is the best...but it is slow. I can get the spaghetti on my spoon, but by the time I get the spoon to my mouth, half of the spaghetti is on my shirt or the floor. That must be why the restaurant gives such big bowls of spaghetti. When taming (that means to control) the slippery stuff gets too tough, I just use my hands. It is much better.

I'm two!

It's official, I'm two! We had a party at school today, but I wasn't feeling that good. I got my first ear infection. It was not what I was expecting for my birthday. I really thought I was going to get a Minnie doll. But I'm mature now, so I'm taking it well. Plus I got to go home early with mommy and there was a surprise waiting for me. Balloons and a trampoline!!!! Best gifts ever!

Why won't this hat stay on?

This hat doubles as a horn.

This ice cream cake is cold!

Does everyone have a napkin?

Birthday build up

It's not even my birthday yet and I had TWO cakes. And I got a Mickey Mouse that sings my favorite hot dog song, and a Mickey puzzle and a Doc McStuffins. Did I mention it's not even my birthday yet. I can't wait for tomorrow!

This whole cake is for ME!!

Alright, get your picture. Can we eat it yet?

Yummmm....Chocolate!

Baker Lexi

I learned four important things at my cooking lesson yesterday.

 

1. Always wear an apron because
baking gets very messy.

2. Don't put measuring spoons in
your mouth and then into flour. 

3. When baking, always stick
your nose in your creation.

4. Check to make sure you
made it right. 

Who wants to come over for some homemade bread?

Super sharing

For those that don't believe me, here is proof that I'll share ice cream. Your welcome, mommy!

Just one lick. I said one, mommy!

Farm day with Nana

Nana took me on a farm adventure today. We picked apples and fed animals and picked out a pumpkin. I even got to sit on a pig. (OK, it wasn't a real pig. The real one smells yucky.) All of it was great, but the best part was riding the choo-choo train with Nana. We rode and rode and rode. We got off and then back on and rode and rode and rode again. It was much better than the choo-choo train that I sometimes take with mommy. I got my own seat, didn't need a pass and it was on time. Maybe mommy should take this one to work instead.



I think this one looks good.

Stop! Vegans only please.



All aboard the Lexi express.

I could ride this train all day.

Apples and pellets

We went to the apple store today. The store has apples and  pigs and rabbits and goats and sheep. I don't know why the animals live near the apple store if they don't eat apples. The animals eat pellets that come from a machine with a fun knob. Do you know who doesn't eat pellets? Lexi doesn't eat pellets. I did try, but mommy said no. Good thing I really like apples.

Yes, I'll take two apples thank you.

Why would I say cheese, this is an apple.

First cone

Did you know ice cream can come in this thing called a cone? How come I'm just learning about this?! This is way more important than the alphabet or what sound a cat makes. I should have learned this on day one in school. Wait until I tell everyone on Monday. 

With a cone, you need to be extra careful to not drop it. I held it really tight as I walked down the street telling everyone I had ice cream. It made people smile at me. It was hard to lick while walking. When I decided to get in my stroller, I got so nervous I was going to drop the cone that I happily handed it over to mommy while I climbed into my seat. I didn't want to take it back until I was fully strapped in and had my two hands ready. Best ice cream experience ever! 

Happy little cone licker.

My ice cream is stuck at the bottom.

Cousin Party

This weekend we went to New Jersey. I got to see 14 cousins and Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Stanley. I went swimming, played with bubbles, went up and down and up and down and up and down the stairs so many times! Staying at Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Stanley's house is fun. They have so many things to touch. But, they also have a lot of rules about things not to touch--like chess pieces and small figurines and boomerangs. And there are rules about not eating dessert until after dinner. We have that rule at home too, but sometimes I give mommy or daddy an extra hug or kiss and the rule goes away. (Maybe it only works at home.) It probably didn't help that I kept calling Aunt Eleanor Nanny when I asked for a cookie. She corrected me every time and eventually I figured out how to say Aunt El. But that still didn't get me the cookie...not until dessert time.

I'm a messy cookie eater.

Check out my dancing exhibition.

Shrinking away

Help! My ice creams keep shrinking. Last week I got a big cup. Today, I got this really small cup. What's going on?

 

Oh yeah, that's good stuff.

Really, there is no more?

Can I have some more?

Don't Pass-over me

Have I told you how much I love matzo balls? They are one of my favorite Jewish foods in the whole world. Today I got to have two of them and play with my cousins at a Passover sedar. We ran and giggled, and jumped on the couch and played games. At Lenore and Marvin's house they even had a dog, Molly. At first I didn't like her. I would only wave from a distance. But, by later in the night, I was petting her and saying, "hi woof woof." Oh, and I even got to try some special grape juice and this apple stuff that was delicious! Holidays are the best...especially now that mommy doesn't try to dress me up funny anymore.

How many questions do you
 want me to ask? 

More matzo balls please. 

Your tribe is showing

If it wasn't already official that I'm a member of the tribe, it is now. I got my first taste of hummus tonight and it was yummmmy! I couldn't stop dipping pita and licking my fingers. And, apparently, well at least according to mommy, I have these things called peyos (it means sidecurls) growing from my head. I guess I can't really complain. Peyos do seem to be better than jair, another type of Jewish hair that many people complain about on the web. Who am I kidding, any hair would be awesome!

Where have you been hiding this stuff and why?

Caffeine fix

It seems like everyone in the family loves coffee. They are always talking about getting their fix. Normally, I'm not allowed to have any, but when no one was looking today I snuck a sip. I don't see what the big fuss is about. It tasted yucky to me.

Sunday happenings

What a great day. It warmed up enough to go out to the park. I got to try this new slide. It's made up of rollers. I would say ahhh as I went down and it sounded really funny. I went down on my tummy, on my back, and even sideways so many times. So fun! I can't wait to go back. At the park I also practiced walking down stairs. Yup, you read that right, walking. As long as I hold on to a railing or someone's hand I can do it. Oh, and I discovered cream cheese today. At first I just kept putting my spoon in the little cup and licking it off. Then I figured it would be quicker to just use my hands. All the people sitting near us in the restaurant were laughing at me, but I didn't care. :)

Why hello, cream cheese.
Where have you been all
my life? 

PB&J heaven

Oh my goodness! Have you had this thing called PB&J? It is fantastic! It is gooey, sweet and wonderful. It has to be one of the best dinners I ever had. I kept licking my fingers and "mmming" the whole time I was eating. I could go for another sandwich right now.

Selfie Sunday 47

We're still in the car, so I'll have to catch you up on our trip to New Jersey tomorrow. For now just a quick selfie at Rein's Deli. I love me a good sour pickle.

Hi hi hi!

I'll have a pastrami on rye.

Bean lady and the bath

Like I was saying, I get myself pretty dirty. Here's a before and after from tonight. We had my favorite, Mexican chicken and beans. Looks like we'll be doing more laundry tonight!

(Beginning of the meal.) Don't disturb me, I'm eating.

(Middle of the meal.) Can I have some more please?

(End of the meal.) Ahhh, all full. That was delicious!

Finally, all clean.