Out, In, Up, Down

Our super-awesome day care providers sent us some more Tor pics, which I now pass on to you. We had a big, wet, slushy snowstorm last week, and then it warmed up dramatically, so the kids have been getting outside playtime. Tor is rocking some tiny rain pants and a hat from Oma and Opa, boots from Erik and Heather, and a jacket from Ben and Jen. Shout-outs and thanks to y'all!

Very serious business, strolling

We thought we'd get more sledding in this winter, but
it's been bone dry. Glad he's enjoying limited exposure, at least!

One-Tor open sleigh

The verdict on el mono de nieve: fascinating but a little freaky

While inside, Tor and his contemporary/best friend Dominic have been loving hide and seek with two-year-old Jaiza. She ensconces herself in the slipcover and they try to crush her.

"Fair warning: while I'm down here, I may steal your socks"

Eighteen-month-old Luisa has taken a shine to Tor and often pulls him onto her lap to cuddle. He looks into it, if you ask me.

Future luge team?

He continues to try new foods and eat a lot. Which is great. Fatten that kid up! Speaking of "up," Tor now uses the word to indicate, "I want to run around." This can confuse people when he utters it while being held (and thus elevated), since "up" then means "down." Just the beginning of a lifetime of daring semantic play, I anticipate.

Buttered toast: as seen in Dr. Seuss