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Wordless Wednesday: Fiiiiiive!

Wendy — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:35:41 +0000

We Love a Parade!

Wendy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:07:24 +0000

AJ and I went downtown tonight for the annual Parade of Lights to kick off the Christmas season in Tuliptown. Weathermen were threatening a rain/snow mix, but it was nothing but chilly, so we bundled up and skipped the few blocks down the street to join the crowd. This parade features many random local businesses, marching bands, etc., covered in or wearing Christmas lights in whatever fashion possible. My favorite two years ago was a well-lit tanning bed.

AJ liked the Grinch, the sled dogs, the marching band, Santa and his fake snow machine, and anyone with candy. I liked the hot air balloon flame-shooter, the Bobcat with reindeer extending 30 feet in front of it, and the motorized buggy advertising the “Amish Warehouse.”

But mostly I love that my little girl loves to go do things with me and is always up for a celebration. She was sweeter than the hot cocoa we shared tonight!

A Summer Funny

Wendy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:49:37 +0000

I was thinking about times AJ has mispronounced something or used the wrong word with hilarious results, and this tale should not remain untold:

One day this summer Aaron had hurt his sciatic nerve (thigh/rear) so badly that he was sitting on a heating pad. Even though it was about 90 degrees and humid outside and thus 105 degrees in our upstairs office. So he took the unusual for him step of taking off his shirt.

AJ walked in, marched up to him, dropped whatever she was holding, put her hands on her hips, stared with her mouth wide open, and then admonished:

“PWIVACY, DADDY!”

He looked at her. “What?”

She pointed at him. “PUH-WIV-A-CY!!!!”

When I collected myself, I clarified, “I think you mean modesty, honey.”

At least she is learning that concept!

What funny mix-ups have you heard?

Hey There, Little Red Riding Hood!

Wendy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:01:56 +0000

Wordless Wednesday: First Day of (Pre)School!

Wendy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:44:49 +0000

Wordless Wednesday: Porch Steps

Wendy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:14:27 +0000

Wordless (oops it’s already) Thursday

Wendy — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:48:33 +0000

Referral Echoes 2011

Wendy — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:28:05 +0000

Happy Referralversary #4!

April 19, 2011 holding April 19, 2007

For previous “Referral Echoes” shots click here and here.

Wordless Wednesday: Mutual Admiration Society

Wendy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:57:20 +0000

Overheard in Parenting

Wendy — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:04:50 +0000

4-year-old: “I’m not going to grow up.”

Mom: “Good. I hope you never grow up. Even when you’re old.”

4-year-old: “I’m not going to be old. I’m new.”