Today's Toby

When you're cold on top and hot on the bottom.  

Did we mention how fun it is to do homework? (For the record, not very.)  

Toby had off from school today.  It was a pretty good day. Complete with bouts of excitement, moments of confusion, and some eye-rolling. Not too bad.  

We're working on learning how to compromise and negotiate. This weekend, to be sure everyone remembered what was agreed on, we wrote it down.  Tonight, I'm happy to report that it paid dividends. Everyone remembered the terms.  

  Giving Spencer a hug goodnight.

With a grin this big, there must have been a joke about poop (or other similar topics).  

When eating crackers, you must hold them with both hands to ensure they don't escape.  

Packing up his bag for school.  

Sometimes finding something to play together is impossible and sometimes it's so easy.  

Game time!  

Dad did most of the cleaning/carving because Toby did not like the smell, but we did manage one shot of the carving.  

Just prepping for his school day.  

Today Toby was wearing his NFL pullover hoodie (thanks, Great Aunt Lynn!) and shorts. I feel like this will be the default teen outfit. So, here's a preview of coming attractions.  

The Bedtime Show!  Starring: this kiddo. And a blanket. Will he actually go to bed? Tune in to find out.  

Just a totally casual brother hangout on the porch. 2 thumbs up.  

Team Toby vs. Team Dad/Spencer   

Getting his reps in.  

Waiting for dad to play, but he keeps talking about 'needing content'.

It's fun when you can make your kid cackle.   

Looking out the window, waiting to see Dad's car drive up the street.  

Toby would like you to know that he is stinky. His parents can neither confirm nor deny this statement.  

To the kids' delight (and the ants' demise), we were able to squeeze in one more day of "water fun". Toby scouted put (and promptly soaked) any ants he found.  

I'm not sure if there's a spider (or frog) character in the Bad Guys books, but if there is I may need to be a little more cautious around the house...  

A quick stop for some items at the grocery store after swim class meant donuts in the back of the car!  

While trying to untwist your seatbelt is no t8me for photos.  

Hilarity at the table.  

Managing his fantasy football team. Very serious business.  

This morning, we happened to intersect with Toby's buddy, Hudson.  

When you are determined to throw your socks at your mom. But also determined to hold on the books you are carrying.