Happy happy

Birthday Will!

Just seems like yesterday I was denied my epidural and Will was thrust forward into the world caught by the hands of a stray resident walking down the hall.

Here it is two years later!

He had a lovely Thomas a/k/a Choo Choo birthday.

Thanks for all the presents and birthday wishes.

Feller's Cake Bake

At Ethan's Cub Scout Pack banquet last night they organized a Feller's Cake Bake. The contest rules were very strict about no involvement from females of any kind. Kevin and Ethan took this very seriously and therefore I was banished from participation.

They chose to carve pound cakes covered with chocolate icing to make logs. Ethan enjoyed using a fork to make the bark markings on the outside.

Then the logs were placed on top of brownies rolled in powdered sugar (coals) to make a campfire scene with colorful fruit roll up flames.

The result.......Most original. Hooray.

Here are the proud bakers displaying their handiwork. Actually Kevin should handle all future cooking endeavors with the children because he was much more patient than I am, especially for a project involving powdered sugar!!

Night Night Part Two

Found Will this morning going Night Night with this guy.

Reminded me of "The Godfather."

Night Night

Night night has quickly become Will's favorite game. Sometimes he places himself under a blanket and pillow at any random location (floor in kitchen, stair landing) and demands quiet for night, night. At other times he places his animals in night, night.

Last night we were visiting Bea Bea, Will's best buddy, and I watched as Bea laid on the beanbag chair and pulled the blanket up to her neck. Then slowly Will walked over, leaned in and kissed her night, night. To quote Beatrix when Kim asked her about it, "Will kissed me right on the lipstick."

Kudos

Hats off to Aunt Susan and Uncle Johnerik who have managed to provide hours of entertainment with Will's birthday present which, of course, arrived one entire week early! I didn't know that was possible, because it certainly is not possible from my household. I just told someone on the phone yesterday "Happy Belated Birthday" and informed them that I thought of them all day on their actual birthday although I didn't get my act together enough to send a card or phone! I used to be so faithful and responsible! E-gads.


Anyhow, the kicker is that Will hasn't even opened the box yet! Here is a picture of Will and Ben riding the bucking bronco, known as the UPS box. Thank you Susan and Johnerik for a good 30 minutes of peace and solitude. I enjoyed it immensely!

New Addition to the Family

Ben would like to introduce you to his brother, Chen.

In 100 years

In celebration of the 100th day of school, Ethan brought home a paper that read the following:


In 100 years, I will be old and I will visit my grandchildren.


I wish I could be around to see that!