Category: Toren

In the last post I mentioned that we were getting ready to go to Busch Gardens to celebrate the birthday of one of Toren’s friends, Serena.  The following are some of the videos I shot that day.  Serena’s about 8 months older than Toren, but they get along well and like being with each other.…

Toren has obviously wanted his way for a while, but he hasn’t been able to express that with words until recently.  In this clip we were getting ready to go to Busch Gardens to celebrate the birthday of one of Toren’s friends, Serena (you’ll see her in upcoming videos).  I’m not sure if Toren understands…

Toren’s vocabulary is increasing every day.  Of course, the important words have been included:

Toren has taken a recent interest in walking in Debi’s shoes.  I think it’s mostly about the sound, but he seems to like it:

It’s nice to feel wanted. Toren manages that in this video:

After Toren broke one of our night lamps on one of our night stands (which we bought when we first got married, about 11 years ago), we needed new lamps.  With a coupon in hand, I headed to IKEA to check out the selection.  While there I let Toren play in the kids play area…

Toren has recently learned how to play hide-and-seek…  Well, kind of.  He gets that you’re supposed to hide, but he also really wants to be found. So, he’ll hide, then start calling out for whoever is looking for him.  One of his favorite hiding places is in our nightstands, which are just the right size…

I walked with Toren one recent night while he rode his new tricycle.  His recent passion for his light saber meant that the light saber had to come along.  As we walked down the street, we heard some neighbor dogs barking.  As we got closer we saw them.  They were in the backyard of the…

Before Debi took Toren to daycare one recent morning I picked him up to give him a hug and kiss.  I then asked him, “Toren, who loves you?” Toren said, “Mommy.” I said, “And who else?” Toren replied, “Granmary.” Glad he knew his grandmother loves him, I prompted him one more time to see if…

At Toren’s daycare they have a costume parade.  All of the kids put on their Halloween costumes and do a parade through the hospital where the nurses line up and give them candy.  Rosemary and I went to watch the parade and help walk Toren through.  Here are some pics from the parade: Just so…