Playing hooky

What's more educational?  We're so lucky to be able to take our little scientists to the beach on sunny, gorgeous days like this.   Sand dollars, worms, crabs, sea otters, rocks, mucky muck, and seaweed. YUM!

Whack!

Way to go, Joel!

3 Years Old!!

3 Years of Pure Joy!

What I love about Jamie:

"Don't Shake the Baby!"

He can get a smile out of me no matter what mood I'm in.

He has Feinstein toes.

He loves to be close.

Happy Birthday, Jamie!

Days of Wonder

I wanted to write something profound about how little ones learn by trying and testing and working out puzzles and how I appreciate their tenacity.

I didn't get very far before I felt pretentious.  

If I asked Joel to go write something wonderful, he'd probably get a pen and paper and write "To mamam.  Love Joel."  It's exactly the reminder I need every day and precisely his very desire.  

So I'll just try to say less, and watch, listen and love more.

EEEK!!!

"There's a frog on my nose!"

What a dump!!

So many titles to choose from.  What's your favorite?

"Hey, look at this truck!"

"Who put this here?"

"Now I'm ready for my glamour shot."

"What's for dinner?"

"Now can I have a poopy party?"

"Stinking paparazzi"

We're so proud of our newest competition for the toilet.  Way to go, little guy!

Date night!

"Joel, in a little while, we're going to go pick up a babysitter t........"

"NO! I don't want a babysitter tonight!" 

"Yes, mom and dad need to go on a date to remind ourselves that we love each other."

"Well, I want to go with you on a date!!"

["HA!" heard from the spouse in the basement]