Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Morning Musing
Steve has been talking to John about adding things like a periscope, slide, and steering wheel to his fort Clearly, John has been thinking about this because I woke up this morning to my son asking me, "Has Daddy tricked out my fort yet?"
Monday, May 30, 2011
A Turtle's Taste
5/30/11
We saved a turtle today from the middle of the road and brought him home to safety for John to examine before setting him free. John had just gotten a new glow-in-the-dark Lego Star Wars t-shirt which he had insisted he wear immediately. (We actually had to pull the car over in the middle of our trip home to change shirts!) While "playing" with the turtle and asking all sorts of intelligent questions regarding why the turtle had a shell, and why the shell had markings on it, John then asked the most important question of all:
"Does the turtle like my Star Wars shirt??"
Yes, John, yes, he does. :)
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| John and Turtle |
We saved a turtle today from the middle of the road and brought him home to safety for John to examine before setting him free. John had just gotten a new glow-in-the-dark Lego Star Wars t-shirt which he had insisted he wear immediately. (We actually had to pull the car over in the middle of our trip home to change shirts!) While "playing" with the turtle and asking all sorts of intelligent questions regarding why the turtle had a shell, and why the shell had markings on it, John then asked the most important question of all:
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| Check out the Star Wars shirt! |
"Does the turtle like my Star Wars shirt??"
Yes, John, yes, he does. :)
The Force
5/30/11
We got a new sprinkler for John this weekend. He was busy playing and avoiding the streams of water when he placed his hands out in front of him and shouted, "Look Mommy and Daddy, I'm using the force!"
We got a new sprinkler for John this weekend. He was busy playing and avoiding the streams of water when he placed his hands out in front of him and shouted, "Look Mommy and Daddy, I'm using the force!"
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
John's First Symphonic Experience
So, in keeping with John's Jedi training, Steve ordered the Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi soundtrack for John. It arrived today. They headed off to Home Depot with the CD in tow. Steve's favorite question John asked while they were listening: "Is Darth Vader conducting the orchestra?" and "Are the Clones playing the trombone?"
Saturday, May 21, 2011
The Trouble with Triangles
5/21/11
While attempting to make a triangle out of magnetic rods and balls (and having some trouble doing so), we overhear John say, "This triangle is giving me a heart attack!" Those darn triangles...
A Lesson in Social Etiquette
5/21/11
This week at daycare, John received a lesson in social etiquette...
As John, Marie (his daycare provider), and another child took a walk down the street, they encountered an older lady. She stopped to say hi to the kids. Both turned away shyly and refused to respond. Marie told them that they should smile and say hi to the nice lady.
John's response?
"I'm not a people-person."
This week at daycare, John received a lesson in social etiquette...
As John, Marie (his daycare provider), and another child took a walk down the street, they encountered an older lady. She stopped to say hi to the kids. Both turned away shyly and refused to respond. Marie told them that they should smile and say hi to the nice lady.
John's response?
"I'm not a people-person."
Whose Kid is This?
5/21/11
Driving in the car today, Steve said something silly. John's response:
"Steven Davis!" said in exactly the same tone of voice I use when "scolding" Steve for saying something questionable. :)
Driving in the car today, Steve said something silly. John's response:
"Steven Davis!" said in exactly the same tone of voice I use when "scolding" Steve for saying something questionable. :)
On Surgery
5/21/11
So my mom is getting both her knees replaced this week (hopefully!). John is aware of this and heard Steve and I discussing it in the car. Here is his interpretation of the whole ordeal:
John: Hey Mommy and Daddy. Know what's gonna happen when Mimi (Grandma) goes to the hospital?
Me: What, John?
John: They're gonna cut her knees off!
(This would be enough amusement for a single post, but he continues...)
Me: That's right, John. They're going to put new knees in Mimi so she has better ones.
John: Is there blood in there?
Me: Yes, there's blood in there.
John: Is it gonna hurt?
Me: Yes, it's going to hurt, but they'll give her medicine to make her feel better.
John: Are they going to use a knife or fork?
So my mom is getting both her knees replaced this week (hopefully!). John is aware of this and heard Steve and I discussing it in the car. Here is his interpretation of the whole ordeal:
John: Hey Mommy and Daddy. Know what's gonna happen when Mimi (Grandma) goes to the hospital?
Me: What, John?
John: They're gonna cut her knees off!
(This would be enough amusement for a single post, but he continues...)
Me: That's right, John. They're going to put new knees in Mimi so she has better ones.
John: Is there blood in there?
Me: Yes, there's blood in there.
John: Is it gonna hurt?
Me: Yes, it's going to hurt, but they'll give her medicine to make her feel better.
John: Are they going to use a knife or fork?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
John Van's Mathematical Mind
5/18/11
While preparing for bed, John found some coins. Here's the conversation that ensued:
John: Look, Mommy, coins!
Me: Cool, John. How many are there? (Always the math teacher...)
John: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!!
Me: Great job, Bud!
I am intent on leaving it at that for now. John, however, is not. He proceeds to take some of the coins off the dresser, leaving a few behind.
John: Mommy, look! I took two away. Now there are three!!
I have come to the realization that poor John has no hope and will NOT be able to escape the influence of being brought up by two math teachers... :)
While preparing for bed, John found some coins. Here's the conversation that ensued:
Me: Cool, John. How many are there? (Always the math teacher...)
John: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!!
Me: Great job, Bud!
I am intent on leaving it at that for now. John, however, is not. He proceeds to take some of the coins off the dresser, leaving a few behind.
John: Mommy, look! I took two away. Now there are three!!
I have come to the realization that poor John has no hope and will NOT be able to escape the influence of being brought up by two math teachers... :)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Trickster
5/17/11
Putting John to bed tonight went something like this:
Me: Okay John, climb into bed.
John: I need my Star Wars sleeping bag.
Me: Okay....
I get the bag and put it on the bed. He immediately slides in...and keeps sliding. All the way to the bottom.
Me: Okay John, time to stop being silly. Come up and get comfy.
John: I need some water.
I get some water. He drinks.
Me: Okay, John. Snuggle down.
John *whining*: I'm sick from all the water! I need medicine.
Me: No, you don't. Go to sleep or I'm going to leave the room.
This settles him down...somewhat. A few minutes later...
Me: Okay buddy. I'm going to go downstairs. Give me my kiss and hug.
I get my kiss and hug. Then I notice he's smirking.
Me: What are you laughing at?
John: You, mommy!!
Me: Go to sleep John. Night night. I'll be back. (The nightly promise that I'll check on him later.)
2 minutes after going downstairs. Thump. Thump. Thump. I meet him on the fourth step down and give him "the look".
John: I'm scared!
One look at his face tells me he's full of it. He starts out with a pitiful "I'm scared of the dark" look on his face, the next second he's smirking again. We go back upstairs. Get back into bed. And I get told:
"I tricked you, Mommy!" Yes, my child is now faking being scared of the dark as an excuse not to go to bed. :/
Putting John to bed tonight went something like this:
Me: Okay John, climb into bed.
John: I need my Star Wars sleeping bag.
Me: Okay....
I get the bag and put it on the bed. He immediately slides in...and keeps sliding. All the way to the bottom.
Me: Okay John, time to stop being silly. Come up and get comfy.
John: I need some water.
I get some water. He drinks.
Me: Okay, John. Snuggle down.
John *whining*: I'm sick from all the water! I need medicine.
Me: No, you don't. Go to sleep or I'm going to leave the room.
This settles him down...somewhat. A few minutes later...
Me: Okay buddy. I'm going to go downstairs. Give me my kiss and hug.
I get my kiss and hug. Then I notice he's smirking.
Me: What are you laughing at?
John: You, mommy!!
Me: Go to sleep John. Night night. I'll be back. (The nightly promise that I'll check on him later.)
2 minutes after going downstairs. Thump. Thump. Thump. I meet him on the fourth step down and give him "the look".
John: I'm scared!
One look at his face tells me he's full of it. He starts out with a pitiful "I'm scared of the dark" look on his face, the next second he's smirking again. We go back upstairs. Get back into bed. And I get told:
"I tricked you, Mommy!" Yes, my child is now faking being scared of the dark as an excuse not to go to bed. :/
Saturday, May 14, 2011
From Mommy's Mouth to John's
May 14, 2011
Picture this: Kepler, our 90 lb. rottie has gotten his lead all caught up in the bushes and trees on the side of our yard....where we chuck all the dog poop. I have to head into the mine field in order to free the not-so-bright canine. John stands at the edge of the yard and watches in amusement. Once free, John is asked to bring the dog to the door and let him back inside.
Picture this: Kepler, our 90 lb. rottie has gotten his lead all caught up in the bushes and trees on the side of our yard....where we chuck all the dog poop. I have to head into the mine field in order to free the not-so-bright canine. John stands at the edge of the yard and watches in amusement. Once free, John is asked to bring the dog to the door and let him back inside.
As he does so, John sternly states, "
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