Sense of belonging

I am a big fan of Nina Simone. I like singing her songs out loud. Particularly this song with the following lyrics:  I put a spell on you. ‘Coz you’re mine……. I sing this song to Sempi with a twist. I sit him on the dining table for his breakfast and I sing I put a bib on you. ‘Coz you’re mine……. I’ve been singing this to him ever since he could sit straight....

February 17, 2016 · 1 min

Shortened names

Sempi and Yoshi are playing with trucks. Sempi is showing off his collection of trucks. Sempi: This is a steam roller, an excavator, ass truck and a low boy. Yoshi: Ass truck? Sempi: Yeah it dumps out asphalt. Yoshi: Of all the trucks you could have abbreviated, you choose the asphalt truck…?

January 17, 2016 · 1 min

Hug Machine

Yoshi is sitting on the floor wiping some of Sempi’s pee. Sempi runs up to her from behind and gives her a hug. Yoshi: Aw! Thank you sweetie. Sempi: I’m not hugging you, I’m waiting for my piggy back ride. Yoshi: Of course you are…

January 10, 2016 · 1 min

Chocolate Juice

We’re potty training Sempi. You’ve been warned. Sempi: Appa would you like some chocolate juice. Me: Chocolate Juice? Sure. (I’m highly suspicious) Sempi: Come to the bathroom I’ll make you some chocolate juice. Me: (My suspicions were confirmed?) Sempi runs to the bathroom and uses the spring loaded toilet paper holder as his juicer. Makes blender sounds while pressing down on his juicer. Sempi: Here you go. (Hands me a pretend cup)...

January 4, 2016 · 1 min

Potty Creativity

This is part of Sempi’s potty training series. Today he successfully pooped in his portable potty. Sempi: Appa the poop looks like a hot dog. Me: Thanks man, thanks for that imagery. I’m glad I’m a vegetarian.

January 4, 2016 · 1 min