Busy Life

K went to grandma's house for the weekend. I always call to say goodnight when she is there. This particular time I happened to be at my friends house and their boy wanted to say hello to K on the phone. I told her that he wanted to talk and here is the response I got.
"Ok daddy, I can talk for just a few minutes. Then I have to finish my painting for the talent show. I can't talk ALL night."
she frequently puts on talent shows for the grandparents when she visits.

Anything Better?

Is there anything better than your kid saying....." Daddy.....I love you so much"

Two of my favorite J sayings.

"it's too Haavy Daddy" 'heavy'

" Not too Moch" 'much'

Mini Vacation

N and I took the kids to Holiday World this week while I was home on vacation. We had a really good time. Very family oriented placed. Clean too.

The first day we spent at the water park. K was so brave. She went with me on the big water slide. The second day we spent on the rides. J went on his very first ride. He is such a big boy. K didn't ride any rides until she was 2 but J didn't bat an eye at his first ride. Of course, he had his big sis there for comfort and safety.

It is so great to see them together. They love each other so much. Very sweet.

Good Mini Family Vacation together. I love you all very much.

All The World's A Stage

My wife was out of town last week. I had to take K and J to pick out eyeglasses for K. I knew it would be challenging since all the glasses are on racks from floor to ceiling. I had to be on my toes to make sure J wasn't destroying the place while paying close attention to my instructions regarding what was an OK style for K. Well, at our third stop all our nerves were getting frazzled. Especially mine. The Technician was very understanding and helpful. She put K at a small table with several pairs of glasses to try. there was a round mirror at the table. K put on the first pair. She took one look at herself in the mirror and immediately broke out in song. she treated the half dozen patrons and staff to a complete rendition of Animal Crackers In My Soup. Everyone just sort of stopped for a minute and listened and watched. The accolades she received for her performance spurred her into a sweet version of He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. I had to interrupt so we could look at more glasses. If she doesn't become an actress when she grows up then I will be completely shocked. Jack was quite good despite all the temptations and was content doing laps around the office. It was a fun experience despite my anxiety about having to do this task with both kids in tow. I was very happy when N returned. Single parenting is hard.

J's words are coming along nicely. We opened a book tonight to read and he immediately pointed to an animal on the page and said moooose. It was, amazingly, a moose. How did he know that? N and I have caught him on a couple of occasions counting. I guess that will make two kids who are smarter than me pretty soon. We have been working on manners. Trying to teach him to say please and thank you. Stuff like that. He says please in the sweetest way. You can't deny him after hearing it. I am such a sucker. Unfortunately, he gets the most practice saying sorry to his sister. He is definitely all boy. Fearless and very Physical.

I sometimes say "Hello Bayba" in a deep voice to him and K. He has started saying "Hi Bay Bee" back to me. Very cute.

We had a nice, wet, party on the fourth with lots of good friends over. I think everyone had fun in spite of the rain. I know I did. K calls it the July birthday. Happy Independence day everyone.

K asked me today if I would do her a favorite. Just thought that was funny. One, that she would ask me for a favor, and two, that she would call it a favorite.

Three or Thirteen

Is my daughter really only three?
We went to the optometrist for an eye check up. While we were waiting for the doctor to come back in she informed us that we needed a check up and that she was the doctor. My wife went first. She received a thorough exam complete with pictures of her insides. K has never even gotten an X-ray before!?
After completing our exams we were looking at pictures on the wall and found some dolphins. K said "Dolphins aren't fish Dad, they're mammals". That's right, my Three year old said that. I looked at N and she looked back at me as stunned as I was.
I guess I better go study now, so I can stay ahead.
Proud father.

Sweet Voices

Sometimes, I close my eyes and just listen to your sweet laughter and voices as you play in another room. I know it won't last forever, so I try to savor it as I listen in. I know you will grow and the sounds will change. I wish I could have a recording to play when you are grown. I suppose I do in the video that we have taken along the way. I love you two so much! Sometimes I can't even believe how much.

Sweet Moments

A stranger's smile when he sees you walking next to your son, who's little legs are flying to keep up with his body as he leans into his walk. Makes you step out of your reality and realize he won't always be this little and curious, walking aimlessly checking out every irregularity in the sidewalk while you wait for your daughter to finish dance class.

A very sweet girl slipping into your room and up to your bed saying "Daddy........the clouds are awake" at the first sign of the morning light.

Lying in your daughters bed reading goodnight books and she says " Are you Kidding Me?"

Telling your little one "We'll see" at their request for treats right after breakfast only to have them say "What do we have to see daddy?"