Ponyboy Luke

Luke's school held pony races. I put together the pony the night before, even though I had known it was coming up for several days. While I was sewing, Luke kept just barely sticking his tongue out of his mouth. When I asked him what he was doing, he replied, "I'm an anteater." My friend who was visiting and I absolutely cracked up.

The same friend teased me that of course I had to make his pony instead of just buying one at a store. Honestly, the thought never even occured to me, although it probably would have been less of a headache. Also, Luke's pony probably would have looked more like a pony and less like an anteater (and as you can plainly see in the photo, it obviously does). I think he had fun with it, though.

From Derek -

So I asked Amelia after bath "Tomorrow is Mother's Day. What should we do for mom?" She smiled and leaned into my ear, whispering excitedly she said "We should get up early tomorrow before mom wakes up and go to the doughnut store - she would like that very much." About an hour later as I kissed her goodnight: She again whispers "If I am still sleeping in the morning, wake me up so I can pick out some clothes and go with you." She drifted off to sleep with thoughts of chocolate covered doughnuts with sprinkles - because tomorrow's all about Mom.

Finally!

We are finally making progress with getting all three in the same photo. Here are the best of today's efforts.

Happy Easter!

Good Friday Egg Hunts

Amelia and I had the day off, but the preschool was hosting egg hunts, so the "littles" went to school. Evie brightened up her smile -- the biggest I've seen in a while -- and Luke, with his Pajama Day attire, was an old pro.

Another Marathoner in the Family

Amelia finished her final mile of her 26.2 as a part of the Marathon Kids program. Elementary school kids run or walk the total milage over a few months and keep track of their distance. The final lap is part of a regional celebration, and the kids who complete it receive a medal and a T-shirt for their efforts.

When she finished, she asked me, "Do I have to do this again next year?" and I answered, "No, it's up to you -- it's your choice."

Then she asked, "Will I still get the medal?"

"No, you have to go the miles to get the medal."

"Oh. Hmm, I have to think about it."

When we went to lunch to celebrate her afterwards, she placed her medal on the table in a very obvious way. She told the host, "I will sit here, where my Marathon Kids medal is. I earned that today." Peanut certainly has her eyes on the prize.