Our dangling rope (that looks kind of like a noose) got replaced today by a “tree skate”. The kids have enjoyed it — and have used it many different capacities. But the verdict is in. They prefer the noose.
Tree Swing
Battle Wound
About a month ago, Dash dropped a brick on Navy’s finger. She cried a bit — but not hard enough to indicate that her fingernail was going to be dust! She shows it to me every day, and I always tell her how brave she was. And now we are just waiting for it to completely fall off, so we can go back to monkey bars and cartwheels without worrying about her dangling nail.
But I have to hand it to this girl — she is one tough cookie, who literally never complains.
Made Up
There’s nothing quite like a little girl with cinnamon brown eyes, staring out at the morning bird party.
Except a little girl with cinnamon brown eyes and gloss.
Ellie’s Table
My girl and I decided on a breakfast date, at one of my dad’s old buildings. I sent him the video of her eating, and then a scan of the historical SJC building, and he was stunned that it had been converted into a restaurant. I was more stunned, by the delicious new breakfast joint in town.
Math Whiz
This boy happened upon this math workbook in our drawers today. He opened it up, and asked me how to do it. I explained, and he disappeared. A few minutes later, he came back and told me it was done. I checked his work — and that boy got every single problem correct! When I think about him only being in preschool (TK) it is quite amazing what he is able to do! I’m pretty sure he is just like his mom — and will be the smartest in the family.
Towers
Who built it better?
Navy and Dash???
Or Pippi and Non???
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Dash and Navy had the edge on cutting edge.
But Nonnie and Pip had the edge on “roll out of bed and build”.
Words of Scout’s Wisdom
Micah relayed the following story to me this morning:
After several years of Scout trying to shortcut his way out of everything, and many discussions over it, Micah decided to try to encourage him last night to try better, by telling him some of the rewards he could look forward to. He talked to Scout about the fact that if he really tried hard right now, and made the most out of everything he could right now, he would be happy about it later. Then he told him that if he would start saving his money now, work really hard in school at this young age, try to create some money-generating things, meanwhile creating good credit for himself…that by the time he was 21, he could buy himself a house.
Scout thought about it for a minute, and then replied, “Dad, you know that most people would say that their house is their biggest asset. I’m here to tell you that it is actually their biggest liability.”
And then he dropped the mic, and walked off.
Graffiti Artist
Just a few days after marking up my computer screen, the same graffiti artist took a turn on her kitchen.
The good — I’m glad she happened upon a pencil instead of a Sharpie.
The bad — said graffiti artist, marked up the fridge, stove, sink, and wall back splash.
The ugly – the clean up took over 45 minutes for a little girl.
Fishing Scouts
Just a Den Dad in his element — teaching kids how to do outdoorsy things.
In this case — he taught them rad knots, how to cast, proper bait, and how to catch nothing but a cold.
Bird Poop
We were all sitting outside, when Scout got up to walk away. When he started walking, we all saw bird poop on his back and were dying laughing! He asked “What…What?” a million times. He kept looking behind him, and we kept laughing. When we finally contained ourselves, we told him. He just shrugged his shoulders, laughed, and said, “Who cares.”
I’ll say one thing — between every aunt and uncle, every cousin, and especially every parent — my kids are prepared for laughing at themselves in life!
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