Home again, home again

So, we're home from Missouri. I'll finish posting about our trip--still lots to say about that.  But, for now, we're back to reality.

Luckily, I like my reality these days.

This morning as I was making Joseph's lunch for school I told him I was sending chips in his lunch today. He was thrilled--he said he would match his friend who brings chips everyday (somehow, I can still get away with sending him baby carrots or apple slices). Then he asked me what kind of chips. I told him Doritos (left over from the awesome Super Bowl party Aunt Rachel invited us to last night).  He then said (I kid you not): "The triangle ones that are the same shape as the head of a praying mantis?"

Then, off to school.He rode his bike as Abigail and I walked behind him. She and I actually did a little running since we slightly behind schedule this morning. As we crossed the final street to the school, Joseph shouted out, "Thank you Mr. Crossing Guard. See you this afternoon," as he zoomed across the crosswalk (I think he is supposed to walk his bike, but oh well).   I love him. I love his enthusiasm and friendliness.  His teacher said they really missed him while we were gone. Of course, he beamed and basked in all the welcome back attention.

During the day with Abigail, I read her Goodnight Moon about 15 times. She is obsessed with it. She usually will read a stack of books with me. Not today. If I tried to read her another book, she would put Goodnight Moon back in my hands and point to it (and make noises until I started reading it again).  Also, if I tried to check my email, she would try to put Goodnight Moon back onto my lap. When Joseph got home, I decided he could practice his reading with Abigail.

I thought I was going to die of cuteness overload when she put her head right there on his shoulder!!!

February 6. 2012