Like my new hat? It doesn’t really go with my pajamas, but that’s what happens when mom makes me strike a pose first thing in the morning. Ugh… it’s not easy being so cute; I always have to be ready for a camera all up in my face. Somebody get that lady into a photography class so she can learn how to take pictures of some other subjects.
I made my way back to the UW-L campus for another appearance. Mom says UW-L is going to be our new hang out since my school closes at 5:30 and there is still college work to be done after that some days. No complaints from me! I get really excited to hear what my college buddies are learning these days. Plus, it’s great for my self esteem since they also usually remind me that I’m sooooo cute. See you next week, UW-L. You’ll find me at the Pride Center’s Welcome Social on Tuesday and at the Multicultural Student Services’ Cookout on Wednesday!
Tonight Dad took me to my first ATP show, a labor of love from 20 social-justice-minded UW-L students who come together to change the world one performance at a time. I’m so glad we had front row seats for that awesomeness! I had the privilege of watching a bunch of my friends share their very real, very raw, yet very beautiful stories. Mom says stories are like bridges, connecting strangers through common struggle, identity, and experience. We all have a story. I’m writing mine right now!
“Owning your story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” -Brene Brown #UWLATP
Here’s how me & mom do hang out time: (Selfies, kisses and snuggles!)
Here’s how me & dad do hang out time: (Which hunting show should we watch?)
It’s so great to see my college friends back on campus!!
Mom says I’m lucky to get a sneak peek behind the scenes of ATP Development Week and to have the opportunity to hang out with such incredible change agents. She says if the world is a better place when I’m old enough to pay attention, it’s because of people like them. So, thanks friends, for working so tirelessly over the past several days. I can’t wait to see my first ATP show this Monday to hear your stories, admire your vulnerability, celebrate your courage, and witness the positive impact you’ll have on UW-L and beyond!!
I’m starting to get the hang of daycare. In fact, I’m pretty good at it! Look how much fun I’m having in the above photo. My teachers tell mom that I’m the easiest baby in the whole wide world. The other day, all of the booger faces within the room were having a meltdown in unison except for me. I didn’t know what we were supposed to be crying about, so I just sat there, cool as a cucumber. But don’t take my milk away from me… there’s nothing cool about that.
Mom and dad captured some of my new moves on video. Prepare to be impressed, and then click below to see my skills!
I had my first solid food lesson with green beans and was a bit underwhelmed. Mom says I might like green beans better if I can get them in my mouth instead of on my cheeks. I say I might like green beans better if they’re ice cream. Duh! Someone needs to tell mom how to throw a better solid food party.
Look at me in my pink shirt, pushing back against the “pink-is-for-girls” phenomenon. Who made that silly rule anyway? Mom had to find this shirt in the “girls” section, and I proudly wore it to school today. Because me and my shirt had a statement to make: “I love [heart] mom!” (Oh yeah, and also “pink can be for anyone.”) Take that, societal gender roles! I’m making my own rules.
Tonight I took dad out for a spin in my new ride! Mom wouldn’t let us go too fast because she’s not exactly what you might call a “thrill seeker.” Still, we had fun anyway, despite my safety-first mom walking alongside us like we needed a spotter or something. Given how this adventure went, I’m pretty sure mom is going to make me wear a bubble-wrap suit when I tackle my first bike lesson.
He moves like Jaeger 