The Stock Household: October 2011

10.18.2011

Ordinary Objects | Extraordinary FUN!

What would make a little girl flap her arms up and down and make her dance around with the biggest smile on her face? For our little girl, it is pink packing peanuts (try to say that three times fast). Last week, Mandy and Lydia came home to a package from Nana. Soon the ordinary object of pink packing peanuts became extraordinary hours of fun.

Then, last night, Lydia got the enjoyment of sharing her pink, packing peanuts with her friend, Mazie.

This weekend the Stock family had a much needed vacation. We actually had our first staycation. It was a great success as we had a lot of fun and laughter. As you will see, Lydia, in this first picture is just being her normal happy, cute self.

But really, she is throwing you off guard with her cuteness to beat you in a round of fencing! On-guard!

And what couldn't be more fun than a Moleskine to organize your week, month, and life. Lydia loves it because she likes to be like her mommy!

10.16.2011

Funniest in the Family

A few weeks ago we took a vote, all three of us (Brian, Mandy and Lydia) to settle a raging debate within the Stock Household: Who is the funniest? Well, in the interest of full disclosure, here are how the ballots came out.

Brian: Lydia
Lydia: herself
Mandy: herself

In the end, it was a clear victory for Lydia, 2-1 over Mommy. Now, I (Mandy) contest this ruling quite frequently. I mean, first of all, Lydia already holds many titles in our Household: Smallest, Cutest, Stinkiest Feet, Messiest Hair, Best Grits Eater, etc. Does she really need another accolade? And what makes her so funny anyways? Here are the extent of her jokes: "Applesauce" and "Oat". These two words said with perfect comedic timing always seem to get a laugh from all of us, but this is obviously a limited repertoire! She makes a turkey noise "Dabble Dabble" and sticks her tongue out like a lizard and all of the sudden she is a laugh riot! Ok, so she spins in circles and dances. She puts blankets on her head and walks around. No big deal! Really, I feel like the judging was skewed. I also think Daddy is her campaign manager.

I demand a recount!