A compliment?

William: mom! I love your sunglasses!
Mama: thank you William (feels a little smug. Straightens up, smile on face)
William: yeah! I love them because you look like an insect! Giant insect eyes are so cool!
Mama: ... (Whaaa? Deflates)

The goal

The goal this weekend was simple: see my grandpa.

Accomplished. I held his hand, looked into his eyes and sat by his bed.

Unexpected was the look of pure joy this morning when he looked up and saw Gemma in my arms. "Hi baby!" He whispered. That smile, although intended for Gemma, sprinkled down I to my heavy heart and made me.... I don't know if there is a right word. It was a special moment.

I cannot thank my whole family enough for moving heaven and earth to allow me to see my grandpa. It was not an easy undertaking. But, every single person in my family did it without one complaint (okay, that is not quite true. They are kids after all. But, no one complained even ONCE about the situation. Just about normal stuff like being hot/cold/tired/hungry/etc.)

1900 miles and 26 hours in the car over 4 days. I sure do love these amazing kids- and John? You are a star. Thank you, thank you, thank you.



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Breakfast conversation topic

Here's what the kids were talking about this morning at breakfast. I did not prompt or otherwise solicit this topic.

Compare and contrast Dora the explorer and Diego the animal rescuer in detail. Include plot line, companions, personalities, language and other finer details.

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Conversations v.39327

Amelia: what does boo-yah mean?

............ummmm...... I'm going to have to think about that one........

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It's hard to find the baby

Here in this picture. I was cleaning up breakfast dishes this morning when I noticed how big this girl is getting. It hits you out of nowhere, this realization they are growing up at light speed.

I don't know if it is the long, long legs hanging out or the milk cup tossed on the floor or perhaps the bib that moments later she whipped off leaving a trail of sticky oatmeal. Maybe it is the thicker curly hair or the purposeful silly face she is making at me in order to make me laugh or the careful way she studies the Cheerios before casually dumps them off the tray. It isn't all baby here anymore.

Matching Korea shirts!

Daddy brought back some dinosaur shirts from Korea! The kids had to wear them right away!

Alternate title: whatever my brother can do, so can I!

Chrissie

I look just like Chrissie, mom!

We acquired a pile of clothing from my aunt and uncle. These are special items worn by my slightly younger cousins. I'm fairly certain many of these items would be considered vintage.

Amelia loves every one of them and is so proud to wear them! Both girls had matching strawberry outfits last week from the cousins stash- sadly no pictures on my phone though.