Bookworm

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This girl loves books! A few weeks ago Caden and I went on our weekly trip to the library while Maia was at school. When she got home from school and found a new bag of library books in her room she didn't even bother to take off her back pack but just sat there for almost an hour looking through every last book. I always loved going to the library as a kid and can still remember the cream colored plastic mesh bags we would fill up and carry up to the check out counter. I can also still hear that familar thud that the librarian's card stamper would make as she dipped each card into the machine to let us know when each book was due back. I think we have been making weekly trips to the library since Maia was about 2 years old and now Caden has learned to look forward to our weekly trips as well. I wonder what little things they will remember about our library trips when they are in their 30's?

Happy Birthday Matt

On Saturday we celebrated Matt's birthday. Maia, true to her creative self, made Daddy a birthday crown and an array of bookmarks of all sizes and colors. Matt's parents were in town to join in the celebration and treated us to a great dinner at Maggiano's. Many of you may know that if you eat "family style" at Maggiano's, the meal can be quite long, so Maia passed the time by "serving" us and Caden enjoyed "feeding" Daddy.

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Tomato dream

The other night Caden woke up needing something. When I came into his room he wanted to know "why the tomatoes fall on the house?" I tried to explain to him that he'd been dreaming but he was convinced that there was "a really bad thunderstorm and tomatoes fall on the roof!"

It's Monday...

Caden: "Is it Monday?"
Daddy: "Yes, it is..."
Caden: "You go to work?"
Daddy: "Yes, I do have to go to work."
Caden (leaning his head against mine): "ohhhh... I'll MISS you!"

Another Milestone

No need to worry about this little firefighter showing up to the next fire in diapers. . .he has ditched the diapers and is most definitly potty trained. Maia basically potty trained herself in less than half a day and since she and Caden have fairly different personalities, I was trying to keep my expectations in check. But he really was a breeze as well thanks to Lightning McQueen underwear and treats like lollipops and marshmallows. We did two mornings of what I call potty-training boot camp which involves pushing fluids and setting up camp on blankets right outside the bathroom door and really not taking my eyes off of him. As soon as I saw any indication that he might need to go, we were on that potty in a flash. I really can't believe this little guy is old enough to be running around in underwear!

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Upon a Star

On the way home from the balloon glow tonight, Maia was looking up at the stars from her place in the stroller next to her little brother. She began to tell Caden that “if you wish on a star, your wish will come true” but first she had to look up and check with her daddy to see if that was right. “Well, it might. You could try…” was her father’s sensible reply. And then, the wish: “When I grow up, I want to live on a farm…” Seal up this request Dream-maker and have your way.