Piano

John Robert was introduced to the piano while at Grandma and Grandpa Bocksnick's house over the weekend. He would play a little melody, and we would applaud. He learned quickly that we would clap after he played something, so he began to play just a couple notes before turning around to see us clap. But we said that he needed to play something more substantial if he wanted to earn some applause. He understood that, too. When he was all done, he climbed down and stood next to the piano to clap with us.

Charlestowne Landing

We took a trip to Charlestowne Landing. It was our first time, and we weren't prepared to walk the whole area--especially since it was so hot! But we really enjoyed the indoor exhibits and the zoo area. We plan to go back when it's a bit cooler. And we'll bring water bottles.

Cuts

John Robert got his second haircut today. He was a little too animated to sit still for scissors, so we said they could try the clippers. We weren't sure if they would scare him, but he did just fine. Now he's got a buzz cut.

Later in the evening, he was playing with a candle in a glass jar. He broke it and cut the palm of his hand in two places. That's a tough place to bandage on a 15-month-old, so after getting him cleaned up, I smeared ointment on his palm and put a sock over his hand, wrapping tape around the wrist so he couldn't pull it off.

In this picture, it's gotten repositioned and soaked as he was playing in the toilet again. After taking it I cleaned his hand, gave him a fresh sock, and put him to bed.