dune sledding
Originally uploaded by augen
Average December temperatures in the Outer Banks are 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Our experience was a few degrees colder. Did you know? Partially-inflated rafts and boogie boards make decent sleds.
January 11, 2011
December 18, 2010
more nativity hijinks
I have chronicled past adventures of our crèche figurines. This morning, Roo asked me to help her put her baby Jesus into a perfect-scale VW bus.
"I've gotta split, Ma. Nice threads, Wise brothers."
And a close-up:
"Prince of Peace out."
December 03, 2010
first date
Alicia, Shmoo's best friend, turned six yesterday. That morning, her mom contacted me, asking whether they could pick both kids up from Kindergarten and take Shmoo out to eat with them to celebrate Alicia's birthday. After running it by HPR, I agreed.* We both predicted (correctly) that Shmoo wouldn't like the surprise switch in plans, but that he would be fine.
Alicia's mom livestreamed the date! I posted one photo on facebook, but thought I'd put the other here.
Alicia's mom said Alicia wants to go to the same college as Shmoo. The subtext is that she heard people often meet their spouse at college. She's a planner!
And here is Shmoo's picture of his friend. Too bad her name isn't spelled phonetically.
*It was actually quite convenient, because I'm still sick and the two-mile round trip to school by bike/foot is a bit much for me at the moment. But I went to the doctor today and she gave me an antibiotic scrip to fight what apparently is bronchitis.
November 30, 2010
Oh come all ye faithful (you don't have to leave your car)
Saw this in the paper (click to embiggen).
Really, Maryland? A Drive-Through nativity scene?
Shepherds dropped what they were doing and herded their sheep through the sleepy streets of Bethlehem to see a little baby. Wise men traveled hundreds of miles through the desert by camel to set eyes on the Prince of Peace. And you can't leave the comfort of your freakin' car?
November 29, 2010
A view to da Roo
Roo, you sure have a lot of personality packed into your 32 pounds. You are 3 and 1/6 years old.
One of my favorite things about you these days is your fake laugh. (Your natural laugh is great, too.) Your enthusiasm is unbounded.
You are a fashionista with definite Opinions about what to wear. Skirts are your favorite. I choose my battles. Good thing you have plenty of pairs of tights for these cold-weather days.
Pink is your favorite color, although in the past few weeks you've been making eyes at blue.
You love books, singing, and dancing. You have a stock repertoire of these oeuvres, but also make them up as you go.
You are hyperverbal. Beyond your academic smarts, you are endlessly curious about others' emotional states.
You talk to anyone and are generous with hugs. You are usually up for an adventure, but are an unapologetic homebody.
You admire and adore your big brother and are getting better and better at standing up for yourself.
My sweet girl. Your love cracks my heart open further with each day that passes. And there is always room for more.
November 28, 2010
November 27, 2010
November 26, 2010
what we did tonight
Went to Allentown's Lights in the Parkway.
Fun!
November 25, 2010
age progression
Shmoo receved his Kindergarten school photos! The older photo is from when he's about 2½.
November 24, 2010
Shmoo's happiest place on Earth
As we did last year on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, here is where we spent the day.
We learned from our mistakes. This year, we were properly blood-sugared. It was awesome.
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