Assisted Living, reserve us a room.

It was a chilly 48-degree May day up here in New England. Since I refused to turn on the heat... Maddy, Reed and I hunkered down under the covers to watch the latest care bears episode and ponder why it felt like February. I looked over at Maddy and had the following exchange:

Me: Maddy, when mommy and daddy get older... Will you take care of us?

Maddy: after briefly glancing up from the iPad... No.

Because I was sure she misunderstood what I meant, I posed the question differently. Maddy, when mommy and daddy are old can we live with you?

Maddy: No.

Now, I was starting to get irritated. As I debated on not making her supper, or doing her laundry ever again... I tried one more time. Maddy, what if mommy and daddy need your help? Can we stay with you? Don't you want to live with us?

Maddy: No. Ava will.

Your imaginary friend, Ava will take care of us?!

Maddy: Yes.

Well, ok then. I guess Ray and I should start saving now. Or wait a minute.... Oh, Reed....

Maddy's Questions, Mom's Answers

Want to know how Maddy's question of the time turned into an answer regarding monkeys?

What time is it?

11

What is 11?

A number

What is a number?

I don't know, something you count.

Why?

It helps you to keep track of things.

What things?

All different things.

WHAT THINGS?

Monkeys, Maddy. Monkeys.

A Monday of Sketches

Hey! Where'd my tooth go?

May Days

What have we filled our days with you ask?

Well... Makeup parties

Cute faces

Pictures of Tim

Visits with Brody

And flowers.

torti.... What???

Yup, Reed has torticollis. Stay tuned for PT updates.

Things Maddy Takes Pictures Of Volume 5

5 Months!

Loose Tooth

I guess we should start leaving the light on for the tooth fairy!

Uncle Tim

Typical day at casa la Maddy:

Maddy

Can I see Tim's picture?

What is Tim doing?

Does Tim have an iPad?

Does Tim have juice?

What's Tim doing now?

Is Tim sleeping?

Uncle Tim definitely has a New England fan!

Hannah the Graduate!