Brody Visit

My best friend of more than 24 years had her beautiful son Brody! And of course the kids and I needed to invade their house for baby cuddles.

Oh Reed!

It's June!

This week has been full! And it's only Monday.

I started my new part time job today... And discovered a great nature walk path.

Maddy told me our new babysitter Casey, has a sister with hair to her hips. (And then gave a little hip check.)

Maddy finally received the long awaited stickers from Uncle Tim and Auntie Jenn! I kept telling her California is far away!

And Reed had to play "cash register" 1,000,000,000 times :)

Oh, and Papa hugs!

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?