Tootsie & Pop's Visit

Phew!

Tootsie and Pop came for a whirlwind visit from June 9-15. We had so much fun!!

First, we just sortof did our normal playing around. Dexter showed them our new end table. Not coincidentally, it is one that Dexter can't pull over on himself. Nicely, though, it's also much more fashionable than the TV tables we were using as an end table.



Every day, Dexter and Pop walked the 100 yards (each way! Uphill! In the HEAT) to get the mail. Dexter enjoyed that a LOT.


In fact, Tootsie and Pop were happy to indulge Dexter's every desire to play outside and cruise along the bricks that line the front porch.


There was some indoor play, too. That was also very exciting.


One day, Tootsie let Dexter borrow her sunglasses. (Mom and Dad almost never do cool stuff like that.)


And we went to the playground at the park! We got on the swings, and then we climbed up one of the playground pieces. It was dirty (check out Dexter's filthy baby feet!), but Tootsie didn't care.


Tootsie also spoiled Dexter with a cool toy that caught his eye at Target.


Naturally, they came bearing gifts, including new clothes (like this fun surfing romper) and a lot of books. Dexter likes his romper WAY more than he is letting on. And it gave him plenty of freedom of movement when he and Dad were playing with the laser pointer.


Finally, we took advantage of Pop's visit to do Father's Day a little bit early. Dexter helped Pop open his presents (a framed photo of Dex and Pop and a pair of knockoff Crocs).


Indeed, a good time was had by all. We even caught a few prime moments on video.

On the very first night, Tootsie and Dexter played peek-a-boo:


And Tootsie got some kisses, too:


Dexter and Tootsie went outside at least once a day if it wasn't raining. Those of you who know Tootsie well will perhaps have an even better appreciation of what she's willing to do for this kid. (She was OUTSIDE. Almost EVERY DAY!)


And they danced! Dexter didn't quite get the hand-holding part, but that didn't stop him from enjoying himself:


And, of course, it's Dexter, so they had to learn to play rough:



Finally, Dexter got to taste a Violet candy. For those of you who aren't familiar with Violets, they are a very old-school candy that you can't really find anywhere anymore (except, strangely enough, World Market). Sane people with working taste buds think they taste like soap, but they are Tootsie's favorite candy. Apparently, she has found a kindred spirit in Dexter, who always always always scrunches his face at the first taste of anything new (or even stuff he's had before and liked):



Pop didn't make many of the videos, because he was busy for almost the entire trip working on house projects! Good thing he comes to visit, because he does a gorgeous job, and Dexter doesn't give Mom & Dad too many opportunities to work on the house these days.