Redding was using his imagination last week. This time when he went raiding the kitchen looking for new toys, he walked away with a sword (wooden spoon) and shield (my smallest pot lid). Now I am a pacifist. It’s true. But this? This is ridiculously adorable.
Jan
16
Jan
06
Happy Friday!
I love that my children love each other and want to spend time together. I love the way they look forward to Friday afternoons and weekends, so they can hang out and play together. I do not love that they are so delighted to be together that Annabella goes to the bathroom with the door [...]
Jan
04
Indeed
Me: Red, you want some fruit with your lunch? Red: A pear! Me: OK, buddy. I’ll bet you a pear. Red: Mama, do you want to have a pear with your lunch, too? Me: No, I don’t really feel like a pear today. Red: More for me! Me: Nice one! More for you. (I’ve taken [...]
Dec
27
Nice!
My house, this morning. “Redding, my man, what’s the good word?” “Please?!?!” Indeed. That is a good word, man.
Nov
27
Out of the Mouths of Babes
It is so strange when you hear your own words, used appropriately, coming out of a 4 year old mouth. Last night at bed time Redding was a little amped up. We went upstairs to get everyone kisses and hugs and settled into bed. As I tried to tuck Red in he exclaimed, animatedly, “I [...]