Just a Typical Piddy Saturday

A recap of Perrin's Day

6:30am - Daddy gets up and feeds Perrin
6:34am - Perrin is finished eating
6:35am - Perrin checks the kitchen floor for any dropped food
6:40am - No food found, back to bed to snuggle with Mama
9:30am - Mama and Perrin get up
10am - Perrin goes outside to play in the backyard.  Daddy left open back gate.  Perrin escapes to the alleyway to eat tasty clover
10:30am - Daddy discovers Perrin in the alley and herds him into the backyard and closes the gate
10:31am - Perrin runs to Mama to tell her Daddy is mean
10:32 am- checks the kitchen for any dropped food
10:45am - jumps into Mama's lap.  Gets face cleaned with a baby wipe
11am - checks the kitchen for food.  again
11:15am - takes a nap on a comforter while Mama and Daddy watch tv
11:30am - Mama gives Perrin a belly rub
noon - back outside
12:45pm - sudden urge to check the kitchen.  runs inside
1:15pm - oatmeal and red bell pepper snack in the kitchen
1:30pm - Daddy gives Perrin a belly rub
2pm - nappy nap time with the family
3:30pm - check the kitchen for food
4pm - back outside for more piddy fun
5pm - dinner
5:05pm - finished with dinner
5:06pm - roots blankies in cage
5:15pm - goes back outside for some after dinner grass eating
5:20pm - pushes open back door with nose and stands in doorway
5:21pm - decides to root in back yard.  Mama closes door
5:30pm - inside for nap
6pm - checks kitchen for food
6:05pm - outside again for more grass
6:20pm - Mama checks on Perrin in the back yard
6:21pm - oatmeal snack in the kitchen
6:22pm - nappy nap time in Mama's lap
7pm - checks the kitchen for food
7:30pm - stands by Mama's feet - not sure if he wants to jump on the couch or not
8pm - belly rub in Mama's lap
8:30pm - nap, nap, nappity nap

Perrin has such a rough life!

Perrin P's Next Book is Coming soon!

Perrin P Piddy's Special Job has been submitted for review and the proof is on order!  If all goes well, the book should be available for sale starting 25 June!

Perrin tackles household chores in his new book.  From putting away his toys to getting the mail, Perrin is a big helper!

I will admit that several of the photos had to be staged.  Like a human child, Perrin doesn't stay in one place too long.  I used dry instant oatmeal to bribe Perrin to stand still (you can see the oatmeal in many of the pictures - I'm telling you this so you know it is oatmeal and not really large dust particles).

Perrin P Piddy's Special Job will be available through CreateSpace and Amazon.com.

Perrin P Piddy is Cleaning House!

Some parents have given me feedback that Perrin P Piddy Eats His Veggies has encouraged their children to eat their veggies.  Yay for kids eating healthy food!  I'm sure the same parents will appreciate Perrin P Piddy's Special Job, as it includes all the chores Perrin helps with around the house.

Perrin really enjoys following us around the house and assisting with the chores.  Have you ever seen a pig do the dishes?  How about pick up his toys?  The picture above shows Perrin's enthusiasm for taking out the trash.  Sure, Perrin can't actually carry a trash bag, but I'm sure he would if he were bigger.  He's such a good boy.

Maybe Perrin will inspire a few kids to pick up a toy or two.  If not, at least it will be a cute read.

Perrin P Piddy's Special Job

Perrin and I are currently hard at work on Perrin P Piddy's Special Job.  Believe it or not, it isn't easy to  put this together!  I have to find decent photographs, which means getting Perrin to pose for the photos. He's really enjoying doing household chores while I follow him around with the camera. We have doing the dishes covered, but I don't trust him to help with the cooking.

The book will also contain an original illustration from artist Tatiana Quigley.  A sketch she drew during an incredibly stimulating conference call today is shown above (this is not what will be in the book).  Think of the illustration as a bonus in the book - Original story, color photographs, plus an illustration for the low, low price of $8.95 (probably less, since Amazon likes to discount).

What's Next for Perrin P Piddy?

People have asked me what will Perrin do in the next book.  I've even received a few requests:  "Would you please write about going to bed on time so my toddler will have a role model?"

I do have a plan for the next several books, but they haven't come together quite yet.  Perrin P may find himself doing household chores or making friends with lizards and squirrels.  He may also find himself dressed in really bad costumes (poor piddy!).

The key is I need decent pictures!  Perrin has no clue why I'm following him around with a camera.  We're stuck with waiting until Perrin poses for the pictures until I learn how to photoshop.