Sometimes... when my darling, sweet, 2 year old is driving me nuts (like seriously nuts) I write craigslist ads in my head.  Because you can sell anything on craigslist right?  Today, my craigslist ad went something like this:

Small child, freed to good home!  Like NEW!  Just got him about 2.5 years ago, but he's in great shape almost housebroken!  He's totally adorable (most of the time).  AND he's a total chick magnet (for all you single guys out there).  I love this little guy and I would LOVE to keep him, but he has one bad habit that I can't deal with for another second.  INCESSANT WHINING.  If you like annoying high pitched noises, this kid is the one for you!  Please, no spam.  Serious offers only.  Will include bed and toys.

OK.  That might be a bit harsh.  I love my son.  I want him to stay around forever.  And by forever I mean until he's 18.  And then he should go to college or get a job. 

But on days like today when I swear he'd whine just because I was breathing, the only way for me to keep my sanity is to make jokes like the one above.  As the night progresses and he gets even crankier, I just keep editing my craigslist ad.  And it makes me laugh.  Which keeps me sane.

So it's a win/win for all of us.  At least that's what I tell myself.

Now that you think I'm a bad mom, here are some new photos of the family. 

We went to Minneopa Falls on Sunday to go hiking.  Sunday was a great day.  It was one of those days that when you remember it, it's all sunny and glowing and perfect.  We went hiking.  I took my camera and got lots of photos.  Caleb played in the dirt.  And threw rocks in the creek.  And said declared "BIG SPASH!" every single time the rock splashed (even if it barely rippled the surface of the water).  And we looked at the fish (some seriously HUGE fish).  And threw rocks and sand at the fish (he's got horrible aim, so no fish were hurt... just in case you were worried). 

It was just one of those fun family outings that I could do over and over and over again.

And now Mineopa Falls is cemented in my memory as a magical place where whining doesn't happen.  We must go there every weekend :)

Anywho, here are the photos.  Hopefully you have as much fun looking at them as I had taking them :)