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 [...]
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A Personal Best
Posted in cute conversations on July 3, 2008 | 6 Comments »
The Wisdom of A Child
Posted in cute conversations, Kieran, Liam 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 cute conversations, Kieran, Liam, 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 [...]
"Share"
Posted in cute conversations, Kieran, Liam on April 18, 2008 | 8 Comments »
I was in the kitchen cleaning up the counters. This is what I heard from the toy room… Crash, clang, sounds of minor scuffle, with train wheels squeaking and Weebles clacking into one another. Squealing from the baby as Liam retrieved yet another stolen train… Liam: “No! Kieran, I love you for all of my [...]
An Idea
Posted in cute conversations, Kieran, Liam on April 4, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Now that we have a mobile baby, things have changed between Liam and Kieran. Kiri loves Liam dearly, and also loves to grab his toys. No babyish baby toys for this kid, no way! Liam loves his brother dearly, but does not love having his toys stolen. We’ve arranged some private areas where Liam can [...]
Quote of The Day
Posted in cute conversations, Liam, tagged cute conversations, Liam on March 5, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Me: “How much fun did you have at school today?” Liam: “I had millions of funs! Millions!…..Well, actually, I had TONS of millions of funs!”
A Fun Scarf!
Posted in cute conversations, knitting, Liam, tagged cute conversations, knitting, Liam, pictures on March 2, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Back when I began my knitting renaissance at the end of last year, I had wandered into one of my local LYS’s to get a gift certificate as a Christmas gift for a friend. I hadn’t knit anything in years, but kept promising myself that I would get back to the hobby someday. That December [...]
Good Idea, Son!
Posted in cute conversations, Liam, tagged cute conversations, Liam on March 1, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The phone was ringing this morning. Now, we have three handsets for our phone, two of which are generally downstairs. After four rings I had failed to find the phone and the answering machine had gotten it. I mumbled something about calling that person back as soon as I found the phone. Liam: “Mommy? Mommy? [...]
In Which Liam Expresses His Confusion
Posted in cute conversations, Liam on January 29, 2008 | 7 Comments »
We were running late to nursery school one day last week, and of course traffic chose that day to be extra-heavy. A stressed-out driver sped by, zooming around us and the four cars in front by using the shoulder as a passing lane. I mumbled something under my breath (I thought!) about “idiot drivers.” From [...]
Little Kids Are So Literal
Posted in cute conversations, Liam on January 22, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Tonight I heard Kevin and Liam in the living room. We’ve had issues recently trying to instill the idea of privacy and private activities in our son; his hand are often in his pants because, well, he’s a little boy. (Why did no one inform me that this is one of the downsides of potty [...]
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