Yes, I do bar mitzvahs!

Amigos, I won't lie to you. I am pretty busy, and apologizing for not posting regularly is a bit tedious. Plus it really hurts my self esteem. You know what makes me feel good about myself? Singing. Lots and lots of singing. I am actually thinking of making it a career. So, time to start broadcasting my skills... For your viewing and listening pleasure, let me present "Estrellita". I'll post "Twinkle, Twinkle" at a later date, but you get the picture.

Oh, and let me introduce my band... On maracas, Abuelita! Backing Vocals, Abuelita and Mama! Lead vocals, percussion, and musical arrangement, Sebastian! How 'bout a round of applause?! On to the show!



XOXO, Toddler (and soon to be big brother) Sebastian

Cool Hand... Sebastian?

Hola Amigos,

And Happy New Year! Heck, Merry Christmas. And, of course, Happy Birthday to me! (December 27, in case you were wondering... I'll blog about that in detail later.)

Anyway, I'm writing you all to let you know that I did a great Paul Newman impersonation today. Obviously, that's a big deal. Inspired by the movie, I decided to start training to challenge ol' Luke someday. What challenge might that be, you ask? Why, the most important one there is! (See below, if you don't know.)

Anyway, my parents were surprised by my amazing skills, as I ate almost 5 eggs this morning for breakfast (see below to see how I like 'em). In addition, I figured I would have 1 and 1/2 bowls of cereal with milk, and 3-4 servings of craisins to top it off. A regular morning, no? Apparently, I am not expected to eat this much, since I am hovering at the 20th weight percentile for my age group. This seems to have pleased my parents, though they seemed quite worried as to what to eat for breakfast tomorrow since the eggs are gone.

Anyway, for those of you who know my stressed out parents (Mama and Dada to me), I figured I would share the good news. Who knows... maybe I'll be hitting that 25th percentile soon?!

XOXO,

2 year old Sebastian

Memories of summer... for those of you mired in winter

Amigos,

I know it's been a while since I wrote. And that you've been longing for a new posting. So, especially for you poor saps freezing in the U.S.A., I present this video to remind you that weather is seasonal and that summer will indeed return. Also, please note that I am older (I'll be 2 in less than a week!) and cuter (hard to believe!). This video is from late July on the Oregon coast...



And, if you listen closely, you may find out why they call me Mr. Squeakers!

Lots of love,
Toddler Sebas

Happy (belated) 'Ween!

That's how all the cool kids are saying it, anyway. And guess who came up with that clever name? That's right... yours truly.

Anyway, I apologize for having taken so long to write about my Halloween, but I just finally came down from that sugar high. And let me tell you, was I grumpy! Let's just say that if you want to give me a lollipop (my favorite -- see above) or some other piece of candy (my other favorite), you better have extra. Toddler Sebas does not appreciate a finite amount of candy. And with money growing on trees, there really is no excuse for not buying me lots. Speaking of... Thanksgiving is coming up. Have you thought of what presents you might send me?

Anyway, as you can see in these photos, I was definitely embracing the spirit of 'Ween. I even wore two different outfits. (Ha, fooled you! I actually wore the orange shirt earlier in 'Ween week.) Anyway, you don't have to tell me how handsome I looked in my Brazilian soccer uniform (thanks Tio Luis and Tia Renata - Happy 'Ween! And a shout out to my prima Kiara!). However, I trust I will still get many comments about my good looks.

This here's a great shot. It's me with my "boys" at school . You wouldn't know it to look at him, but Spiderman really likes to give good hugs.

A close up of me and Dominick on the trampoline at the Embassy. We're super bad!

And lest you believe I don't like the members of the opposite sex, check me out with this chick-y baby! God... I just fell out of my chair laughing at my own pun! I am clever!

Well, seems that the sugar is wearing off again, so I've got to go eat more. Hope you enjoyed the post. And, of course, the 'Ween holiday.

XOXO,
Little Pele (aka Toddler Sebastian)


PS - Here I am with a soccer ball. How cute am I? Very.

A Public Service Announcement

Dear Readers:

On this most American of days, I would like to encourage those of you who have not done so already to get to your local polling station and vote. And the first of you lucky ladies to send in your proof of voting wins a special prize:



If exercising your right to democratic participation isn't enough incentive in its own right, I certainly should be.

Ok- have to go take a nap so that I can stay up all night watching the election coverage while Mama and Dada drool on the couch.

XXOO

Sebastian (for President in 2044)

Where have I been?!

Hola amigos!

I know it has been forever, and I apologize. Truth is someone in my household - I'm not naming names - kept repeatedly turning the computer on and off until it would no longer work. Mama and Dada are hiring someone to fix it, but my last few months of photos are stuck on that inaccessible (big word, right?) hard drive. However, since that unfortunate event, I have had the opportunity to enjoy some fun events that I can share with you, my adoring public.

Most important was my enrollment in school. That's right, I'm a big boy now. (Though I still soil myself.) I started on September 1, and did not know what to expect. In fact, I thought we were just going to the park. Mama and Dada tricked me good that day. I was wondering why they were taking so many pictures. I assumed it was because I am so good looking. Like here:

And here I am driving myself to school. Dada was somehow able to keep up. He must be quite the marathon runner!

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Finally, a little video to show off my driving skills. Had I known I was going to school instead of the park, as I had been led to believe, you might have seen me demonstrate some of my evasive maneuvers.

And, lastly, there I am again. Already a teacher's pet!

I will write more soon. I promise!

XOXO,

Toddler Sebastian

My Pearly Whites

Hello friends, family and fans:

I've been super busy lately packing bags for myself, Mama and Dada (they can't do anything for themselves). We are leaving tonight to go on a 3 week whirlwind tour of Oregon, West Virginia and the Greater Washington, DC area. I really hope that Mama and Dada sleep through the flights. They are horrible travelers.

Anyhow, before we leave I thought that I would leave you with something to get you through the next few weeks with no news from yours truly. The subject: my outstanding teeth brushing abilities!

Step 1: Wet the toothbrush

As you may or may not know, I've drawn a mixed bag of genetics as far as my teeth are concerned. Dada has super strong teeth with hardly a cavity or filling in sight. However, Mama has what we like to call around our house the 10K mouth. Five root canals later, she has developed a fondness for her dentist, even contemplating at one point naming me after him. Thank goodness she came to her senses or you would be reading the words of Reuben Yedigarian Gonzalez Layton. And I thought that my current name was a mouthful! No pun intended.

Step 2: Insert toothbrush in mouth and brush vigorously

So, needless to say, I need to hedge my bets and take very good care of my teeth. I know that those that I have (all 16 of them) will eventually fall out in a few years and will be spirited away to some magical kingdom (Disneyland, perhaps) by a wondrous being called the Tooth Fairy. Mama and Dada have told me all about her and how she left a dollar for each tooth that they lost. I just hope that she has factored inflation into her payouts. I mean, a dollar doesn't buy much these days.

Step 3: Keep brushing- 3 to 4 minutes is best

So, without further ado, I leave you with a couple pictures and a video of my perfected teeth brushing skills. Until next time, stay sane, healthy, happy and floss those chompers!

Step 4: Smile!

See this instructional video for more detailed information:

Besos,

SGGL