Today was Ben's second Father's Day. Continuing our (now) annual tradition, we started the day at a breakfast place of Dad's choosing. Last year was Over Easy in Ravenswood; this year, in keeping with our northern migration, we visited Walker Brothers' Pancake House in Wilmette. While Mom and Dad ate sugary treats, Ben got busy with some grapes and string cheese. As a treat, he even got a little jelly toast, joining yogurt and oatmeal in his arsenal of sticky things with which to paint himself and his surroundings.
Pancakes were followed by a walk around the soon-to-be new neighborhood and a stop at Egleston Park. Lots of smiles, especially when we got to try the very exciting new slide.
In good Midwestern fashion we finished the day back at home with brats boiled in beer. Ben took the opportunity to show off a new trick -- toasting. Note: Although the sharp-eyed viewer may (correctly) see that Ben is toasting with a shot glass, it was used for milk only -- the rule in this house is no booze until you're 3, and we're sticking to it!
Happy Father's Day everybody!
Much love,
Noah
He is getting so big! Looks like you guys had a really nice father's day.
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