I’m hoping to chronicle some of the cute and sweet things the kids do as we prepare for Christmas. I’m sure I won’t get them all written down, but hopefully by the New Year I’ll have a good-sized collection of anecdotes. So here we go with story (more of a quote, really) #1……
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December 2008, #1
Posted in Liam, blogging, cute conversations, holidays on December 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Do Teachers Know This?
Posted in Liam, cute conversations on November 26, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Last night at dinner I was trying to get Liam to chew with his mouth closed. He just didn’t want to, he didn’t see the point of such social niceties, and he told me so - “But I don’t want to, Mommy!” End of discussion, he clearly meant.
I asked him if he [...]
The Next Stage
Posted in Kieran, cute conversations, milestones on October 19, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I’d forgotten how delightful 18-month-olds can be. Kieran at 18 months is a delightful combination of baby and little boy. One moment he’s clinging to Mommy, and the next he’s attempting to cross the street by himself. While we never know from moment to moment whether we’re dealing with a baby or a [...]
No Pun Intended
Posted in Liam, cute conversations on August 24, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Yesterday the boys and I attended a playdate at local park. I have seen this park many times in passing, but I had never explored it before yesterday. The town next to us built it about ten years ago in celebration of the 300th birthday of the organization of the town’s government. It’s several acres [...]
If Only
Posted in Liam, cute conversations on August 8, 2008 | 7 Comments »
I was reading the news this morning while, for once, the boys were playing quietly together. I vaguely overheard Liam, who was playing store, trying to sell Kiri some trinket or another. I smiled, glad that things at home are peaceful, even if bad news is all over elsewhere. I heard Kiri say “yes” to [...]
It’s A Good Thing He’s Cute!
Posted in Kieran, cute conversations, pictures on July 24, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Kieran has most of the tricks you’d expect of a baby his age - he totters along, stumbling occasionally, uses 9-10 words with regularity, eats with utensils (except when it’s more fun to finger paint with spaghetti sauce), draws a straight line, and when pressed, throws a pretty decent temper tantrum. However, the child has [...]
Distract The Baby!
Posted in Kieran, Liam, cute conversations on July 10, 2008 | 8 Comments »
At Target a while ago were a bunch of board games on clearance. I picked up several to have on hand on rainy days just as something to chase away boredom. Well, one of those boring, rainy days struck last week, so I grabbed one of the games. The game itself is not that hard, [...]
A Personal Best
Posted in cute conversations on July 3, 2008 | 6 Comments »
We’ve started a new tradition here at the Menagerie House. When Kiri stands for the longest time ever, we shout, “Let’s hear it for the standing! It’s a Personal Best!” When he takes the longest string of steps ever, it’s “Let’s hear it for the walking! A new personal best!” It’s really a lot of [...]
The Wisdom of A Child
Posted in Kieran, Liam, cute conversations on June 2, 2008 | 5 Comments »
When it comes to Liam, he is generally a wonderful big brother. He plays with Kiri, cheers him on when he accomplishes a new skill, and baby talks and hugs him several times a day. But, especially since Kiri became mobile, some waves of angst have appeared on the lake of brotherhood. Kiri is a [...]
More Teachable Moments
Posted in Kieran, Liam, cute conversations, pictures on April 25, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I heard a clanking coming from the kitchen. I couldn’t figure out what it was, so I went to investigate…
Kiri had managed to open the fridge and pull out a beer. I laughed, and told him, “Kiri, I know yesterday was your 13-month birthday, but you have a ways to go yet before you [...]
