A rock named Per Gynt

Dear Lucy,

What kind of artist are you becoming?

At Wren's Nest preschool, you spend a lot of time in the art shed working on various creations. At the end of each week you bring home a jumbled stash of treasures - a jewel encrusted fish painting, a montage of glue and colored beans, a handprint coated in glitter and stickers.

Today it was a painted rock you named "Per Gynt."

I love these creations of yours. I confess, I have not been able to throw any away and they have been filling up the front of the fridge, the countertops, and lately, the top of the piano (all the places Henry can't reach to eat the glittery beans).

At the bursting point, I decided to make something of your creations to give away for Christmas - bookmarks.

They were really fun and with such a library of projects, I had plenty to work with.

And at last I think I can let some of your art go.

But not Per Gynt. He is staying right here on my desk to keep me company.

Love,

Mama

Cowboy and Indian

Henry, you are a little of both.

Picture day

We made it! ... but just barely. I'll tell you what - picture day is not easy on Mama. Especially when she is silly enough to make an appointment on a Friday afternoon (traffic! tired kids!!). That plus a last minute code brown (times 2), made for some interesting last-minute scrambling.

Lucy - you were not in a smiling mood. These photos definitely show your more serious side. On the other hand, you LOVE this dress so it was no problem coaxing you to change your whole outfit.

And my sweet Henry - I thought you might grow straight through these clothes before we could finish taking photos. As it were, I had to find some nylons last minute so we could cram your pudgy feet into the shoes. Socks + shoes were not going to happen. I promise, the outfit fit just fine last week!

Ah well - you are beautiful kids. Surely I'll be happy when I'm 80 to have these so I can show off to all the other biddies at my retirement home.

Alert! Another one has come through

The way that our life resembles this comic strip is equal parts funny and alarming.