Wobbling forward
Sam took more than just one or two steps toward me when I got home tonight. He’s still wobbly on his feet, but the walking is near . . .
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Cake!
Hazel and I were playing Dr. Seuss’ I Can Do That boardgame this afternoon and it occurred to me as I had to wiggle under the thinga-ma-stick with a styrofoam cake under my right arm – that the month of January was almost over and Aline hadn’t yet baked a …
Car Seat
Sam officially upgraded to a forward-facing car seat today. He had a big grin on his face as I strapped him in. Later at bath time, he immensely enjoyed pouring water on my head over and over again.
- Those Darned Squirrels
Old Man Fookwire is a grump who only likes to paint pictures of birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful birdfeeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates-until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that charms the old grump.My take: How can you not like a book where you get to say Googlie Mooglie, raise your fist and yell “Those darned squirrels”?
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