The Early Years
Most kids are picky eaters. But Ted especially hated having to do this during meal time when he was growing up.
What is chew meat?
Everyone has a different nickname for Theodore – Theo, T-Bear, Ted. But his father was the only one to ever call him this.
What is his little man?
Everyone here knows that Lauren and Ted celebrated their honeymoon in Hawaii, but few people know that Ted had tried to convince Lauren their time would be better spent in this location. Knowing Lauren, though, he really should have realized this idea was DOA.
What are the Himalayas?
Ted and Lauren decided they didn't want to raise a family in the city, so they relocated to this street in Cincinnati once they learned they were pregnant with Rachel.
What is Fallen Tree Lane?
Ted and Lauren's first NY apartment
What is The Montana?
Ted was seriously into wrestling in middle school and high school, but a major break of this bone put a temporary halt to his budding athletic career.
What is his femur?
You'd likely be hard-pressed to find someone who thinks a cold piece of pizza doesn't count as breakfast, but if you were to ask Ted, the addition of this ingredient can turn any food item in a breakfast meal.
What is yogurt?
If you paid close enough attention to the "other" section on Ted's resume for a period of time, you'd know that he took tremendous pride in having summited this 19,341ft mountain.
What is Mt. Kilimanjaro?
Don't let the name mislead you! Ted and Lauren first met here, though it's unclear if they were surrounded by plants at the party.
What is the Green House?
Ted's first pet (hint: he was nothin' but a hounddog)
Who is Peanuts?
It wasn't always easy growing up in the Bernard household. Sometimes things got a little chaotic, and Ted was this old when he lost two teeth to a sink during a mad rush to clean up for dinner.
What is two years old?
In stark contrast to the way he used to eat drumsticks as a child, Ted now takes tremendous pride in dirtying this many napkins each meal.
What is zero?
It's no secret that Ted loves historical trips. It's also no secret that this excursion during the Bernard Anniversary family cruise is probably the most universally hated trip this family has ever been on.
What are Mayan ruins?
Most of us have heard the story about how Ted's proposal to Lauren didn't quite go according to plan. He had originally planned to propose here, but due to delays in getting the ring, he ended up proposing in his mostly empty apartment before dinner.
What is along the shores of Lake Michigan?
Ted's first car
What is a '76 AMC Hatchback Hornet?
Attendees of Ted's 6th birthday party may not have thought anything was out of the ordinary, but the pirate theme was chosen specifically based on Ted's treatment for this affliction.
What is a lazy eye?
Living with Ted can sometimes be a chilling experience, but it used to be manageable when dealt with manually. Now that you can control these from your phone, though, the war wages on daily in our household.
What is the thermostat?
Who is Marc Camras?
There's so much to see and do in New York City, including some surprising activities you wouldn't expect to find in such an urban environment. One example is this, which Ted did in secret leading up to his and Lauren's honeymoon in Hawaii?
What is take scuba diving lessons?
Ted's first serious girlfriend (sorry Lauren!)
Who is Jennifer?
Someone should rename it from the terrible two's to the terrible teens! Donning brown paper bags to conceal their identities, Ted and friends stole the sign from this local restaurant.
What is Carlo's Pizza?
One of the best things about Ted is how much he loves helping his children learn about succeeding in business, but he doesn't always use the same language as the "young folks." As such, it's become quite the family joke after he suggested this phrase as the subject line for a networking email.
What is follow up and appreciation?
One of Ted's favorite things to do is share the stories of his travels, including his time working on this kibbutz for six months while living in Israel.
What is Kibbutz Ma'abarot?
Ted certainly got his love of art around the home from his parents. He definitely got his sense of humor from them, too, leading to a Thanksgiving collaboration with this relative of the swamp monster to be the first piece of art he gave Lauren for their New York apartment.
Who is Doug?
Ted's first friend
Who is Ronnie Berger?