Emma turned four today and what a fine four year-old she is, if I don’t say so myself.
For months now she’s been growing more and more excited at the thought of her birthday party. When queried about the theme she had only one answer.
Saying goodbye is always a sad affair. It’s even more sad when the smell of fresh vomit is in the air, you’re 40 miles from home and you’re running an hour late. But let me start at the beginning instead of the middle. And don’t worry – there’s a happy ending. Continue reading
Music has to be rooted deep in the brain. From the time Emma and Henry were old enough to move under their own control they’ve been wiggling along with the beat of whatever Marla and I happen to be listening to. Continue reading
Two memory cards full, and one more on the way! It’s finally time for Momma to write that promised blurb before my pictures are lost in the organization unit that Todd has configured for our “network”.
Two memory cards full, and one more on the way! It’s finally time for Momma to write that promised blurb before my pictures are lost in the organization unit that Todd has configured for our “network”.
It is a trip to Disneyland with friends Spiff and Katie. We were looking forward to a slow visit to the park, anticipating that in late February no one would be there.
First up is a yet-another-trip-to-the-playground. More swinging and lollygagging at the Arroyo Vista Elementary School. Emma is, at last, doing a great job of “pumping” on the swings. Once she gets started she can barely be stopped!
Henry’s been walking for a little over a month now.
The first weekend was just a few, furtive steps and he was very frustrated. After a few days he was having a blast, toddling a few feet before collapsing. Now, a month later, we’re struggling to keep up with him.
We’ve had some great fun at the playground these past few weeks. Now that Henry is more mobile he’s able to climb all over the playground equipment and have a grand old time.
Emma has a very active imagination. It’s hard to keep up sometimes. For example, our entire family has whole sets of new names depending on what game she’s playing, what day it is or what season it might be.