Tag Archives: kids

My favorite thing that Adam says right now: “I… I can’t weemember the word.” I don’t know if he picked it up from us, when we’re stuck for a word, or if he’s actually aware of his own linguistic process, … Continue reading →

Adam wants to go outside, but he can’t find his shoes. “Where were you when you took them off?” I ask. “I don’t know.” “Were you in the bathroom?” “Heh, yeah!” They’re in there. One is in front of the … Continue reading →

It’s Sunday today. Adam: Friday. A: Thursday. Becky: Tuesday. A: It will be Tuesday in a minute. B: Ginger. B: Ears. B: Eyes. B: Our day. B: Plant day. A: It will be Friday in a minute. B: Stick day.

Adam’s home sick today. He rolled up to me on his car. “I’m gonna to have some ice cream.” “Is that right? Who’s going to give you ice cream?” “The guy.” “Which guy is going to give you ice cream?” … Continue reading →

The trains are going. We miss(ed?) the trains. Don’t go, trains. Come back, trains. We want to see you, trains. Please stay, trains.

Adam and I were watching the start of the Super Bowl while the pizza cooked.  Adam watched intently while Aaron Neville sang, and so I started to look at Adam instead of the television.  "He’s singing," said Adam. And then … Continue reading →

Breaking news: the KinderCold has blossomed into one confirmed case of pink eye.  Adam’s generally okay, but didn’t sleep very well last night, and Becky’s in the on-deck circle.  (Has it ever happened that one kid didn’t give another kid … Continue reading →

It’s our first week at a daycare center.  We were very impressed with our tour, our kids had a blast on the free "check it out" day, and the first day went without incident.  Well, they didn’t take a nap, … Continue reading →