The boys worked up a “screenplay” for Father’s day this year. Their accounts differ somewhat. Here’s Archie’s: Well, We’re in Power Ranger suits. We have them hooked on to grappnals right on my tummy. Our mom was chasing I jumped on her back. Carter got knocked out. When Carter wakes up, I jump on Mom’s [...]
The Great Wii Run
Archie is really into using the Wii Fit these days, particularly the running feature. Without further ado, I present Archie Running Movie, starring Archie, the Wii Fit, Carter (the other feet) and Sweetness, the lazy beagle, (the dog either sleeping or lounging in the background of most shots).
Why we love our Nursery School
I love this school (and the school Carter attended) because they honor who children are. They treasure their ability to find new ways to use old things, the imagination that turns an ice cube into a submarine and the learning that happens when you put kids next to empty boxes. Most importantly, I love these schools because they nourish the joy that comprises the soul of childhood.
Hair by Skywalker
After asking for several weeks, Archie finally got his hair cut. We went to the nearby mall on my birthday, meeting up with some friends running the same errand. His ideal coif was inspired by Luke Skywalker.
Passing the gas Buck
30-something years ago, Mom was shopping in the local hardware store with my sister snoozing in the stroller. Mom passed gas and without missing a beat turned her shocked face toward her slumbering child and exclaimed, “Meg!” Thus was born a rich family tradition.
More knock-knock fun
Archie: Mama- knock knock, knock knock! Me: who’s there? Archie: Love! Me: Love who? Archie: Love you Mama!