Carson... The Actor

I think this video is pretty funny. You MUST enjoy it with your sound on.

Carson has some raw, natural talent. He just came this way, and I'm glad he did!



What do you think?

What did you say?

I always love the funny stories I hear about toddlers learning new words, which sound remarkably similar to other inappropriate words. You know, words like- "fork" & "truck." When Carson learned to say "sit," I almost died. I couldn't figure out what on earth he was saying, and if it was the word I thought I heard... I'd have to moniter my own vocabulary for sure. Luckily, I quickly figured out that when I said, "Carson, sit down," he would respond with "sit." It all made sense, and I 'could 'sit' back, relax and silently chuckle each time I heard it.

Well, Carson's has a new word, which has become slightly embarrasing for Jeff and I. You see, we've been trying to teach Carson the words for different body parts. And no, this isn't what you're thinking, I'm talking about words like 'eyes,' 'ears,' ' mouth,' and 'nose.' And since I am pregnant, I will talk about my belly and show Carson my belly button.

I tried to teach him the word, "Belly Button" the other day, and he picked it up quickly. He started out by calling it a "Belly Butt." Then he dropped the word "belly" and started calling it a "butt." Then in got worse! He started pointing at Jeff's nose and would repeat the word "butt... butt....butt"over and over again. It seems he thinks that the word "belly button" means "hole." So, anything that has a hole... he calls a butt. When we are in public, like the docotor's office for example, he will point at strangers faces and say, "butt."
And I say, " No. That's a nose, not a belly button," in an attempt to clear up any confusion by him pointing at their face and calling them a "butt."

My second favorite experience in the waiting room yesterday, was Carson pointing at pictures of Jesus and repeating the word "hot." Not an adjective usually used to descibe pictures of the Savior.

Needless to say, it's always an interesting experience to hear what Carson has to say now, especially in public. I'm sure people wonder what we're teaching him.

Hey, at least we're teaching him, right?

True Love

Jeff called his mom on Wednesday to ask if she'd watch Carson on Saturday afternoon, so that we could celebrate Valentines Day. She agreed. Then she told Jeff... to tell me... that their Stake was having a Valentines Dance that evening, and we should go.

"Okay. I'll tell her," were his words as he hung up the phone. Then he went back to studying. I looked at him for a moment, waiting for a message to be relayed, and he said nothing.
"What did she say?" I asked.
"Oh. She said that was fine," he said with his eyes glued to his laptop.
"Great. What did she want you to tell me?"
Not looking up he said, "There is a Stake dance that night and she said we are welcome to come."

I got really excited and responded with, "Ooooooo.... we're going!!!!" (There may have been some clapping on my part) "Do you want me to get the swing dance video from the library so we can practice?"
"Um, no." Jeff responded.

You see, Jeff is great to humor me at home. So, when I bring home "Learn How to Swing," an instructional DVD from the library, he'll dance with me. And he'll dance with me in the kitchen,and other rooms of the house, but NEVER in public. In fact, we've only danced together...in public...ONCE! It was our Wedding Day.

Jeff is a crack-up at home, but somewhat reserved in public. He wouldn't choose to embarrass or humiliate himself without just cause. I, on the other hand, would volunteer for it.

So, in honor of Valentines Day... I invite you see how much my husband TRULY LOVES me, by showing never before seen footage of our First (and only) Dance in public. (P.S. Even I'm embarrassed to watch it)




I love you, sweetheart!

P.S. He's probably going to make me delete this post. SO watch it quick!