Observation of the Day

It appears that E has internalized the fine art of competition (or comparison). For the first time, she said,"I did better than you!" when playing a game with me. I found this all to be a bit sad.

Observations of the Day

Baking chocolate is, in fact, edible. You only need to cover it sufficiently with cream cheese frosting.
You know, when you're in a pinch.

E and K have made a non-verbal pact (one of them is four months old - it would have to be non-verbal, right?): they may leave Mommy unattended for no more than 15 minutes during daylight hours; they are worried that Mommy might get lonely. Or run away. (And nobody told me this - I had to figure it out myself.)

Observation of the Day, Extreme Edition

It is humanly possible for a four-month-old to be awake twelve hours between 7 am and 8 pm. No joke.

It is possible for a two-year-old to add. In her head. Thinks it's fun. Takes after her Dad.

Observation of the Day

After nearly three years, Andy has decided that he no longer needs to venture outside for a snack. Instead, he posts himself next to the diaper changing pad. Lovely.