Generational Gap

Because of the city in which we live, there are quite a few historical artefacts and war memorials throughout the town. Several weeks ago we were at a park, and there was a cannon guarding the entrance.
"What does a cannon do, Mummy?" asked G.
And so, I talked about cannons and cannon balls: as a history major (the historical significance) and as a mom (I tried to make it as gentle and safe as possible).
"Oh!" said G, and a light went on. "Just like the black birds in Angry Birds."

Family Bed?

I may have mentioned it before, but this little girl is very maternal.

Sometimes a little too much.

Nursery Rhymes

This month's theme in G's kindergarten class is "Nursery Rhymes." He's been coming home singing or chanting a few of them - mostly right, but not quite all the way.
Tonight as he was getting ready for bed, I made sure he had gone to the bathroom. "Yup," he said. "Little Go Pee."

School

I know this is a week late, but I wanted to share the picture of our (little?) (big?) boy on his first day of school.

He was pretty excited.

One

This fantastically happy boy turns one year old today! What a gift and a joy he has been in our lives.

This little boy got to blow out FIVE candles for his birthday yesterday.

We love you, G. You are a clever, fun, and talented boy. It is a gift to watch you grow.