Theo at 2 years, 5 months.

Favorite ice cream flavor: chocolate. No longer "the kind I get at Auntie Tara's" which was cookie dough.

Favorite Thomas the Tank Engine Episode: Tie between Percy and the Carnival and Thomas and the Birthday Mail.

Favorite animal: Penguin, as in Nani Nani, the stuffed penguin pillow Auntie Donna's mother gave him. Obsessed as I have previously mentioned. Rushes home every night to "see Nani."

Favorite parent: Neutral. Enjoys both of us at different times. Loves being with both of us together -- "mommy, daddy, and Feo playing basketball!" he said today though it was really daddy and Theo playing and mommy on sidelines complaining about oppressive heat.

Favorite difficult toddler behavior: whining.

Favorite playground equipment: swing. "Mommy push!"

Favorite toy: VW bus.

Favorite car to ride in: Jon's. Cleaner than my car and also has working CD player which allows him to listen to "Animal Playground."

Favorite book: Sesame Street's "Healthy Monster Triathlon." "You Can Name 100 Trucks." "Thomas Breaks a Promise." Changes from night to night.

Favorite processed meat: hot dog.

Favorite breakfast item: waffle.

Favorite response when asked if wants to use potty: "Noooooooooooooo!"

Favorite means of transport: train. Or boat after last weekend's ride on Uncle Skippy's boat up in New Hampshire.

Favorite neighbor: Donnie, our next door neighbor.

Favorite electrical appliance: fans. By far.

Favorite NYC subway line: N train. See photo below of Theo mezmerized on recent N train ride.