Today we pulled out the dress-up basket again. I had forgotten how much fun 4&5 year olds have with just a few costume pieces. Tav was so excited to see the new “Prince” costume & try it all on. Keva chose Eeyore & immediately began acting as the Prince & Princess’s pet. It was too cute for many words- but this photo captures some of it:
On Tuesday we had an appointment cancelled which opened up our day to pick apples and get our Halloween pumpkins. Enjoy the view!
My kids really love the chorus to Bruno Mars’ song “Just the Way You Are”. They sing it in the tub, to each other & to random important individuals in their lives- including our pediatrician. The wording & tune may be a bit off but the sentiment melts your heart when one of their beautiful voices directs it at you.
On the way home from some doctor appointments on Friday, my youngest opens up in song, singing: “… cuz my bwuddah is amazing, just the way he iiiis…” at the top of her 3y.o. lungs.
To which my 5y.o. daughter, Adrien, replies: “Really? Really, Keva?? I don’t think so.” ( in a PERFECT imitation of my disdain when she does something out of bounds…)
Keva then begins a rendition to her sister, singing: “cuz Adrien’s amazing just the way she is…”
And Adrien replies during her song: “Now that’s more like it. That’s appropriate.” ( to incredulous jaw-drops from both the nurse & I…)
Then she adds: “Singing to your ‘bladder’ is not appropriate. Sing that to people.”
<swerving in traffic as we roll with laughter>
Today I write to celebrate
A boy whose birth was on this date
5 years ago he joined us here,
Hearts of family blessed with cheer
He grew, he played, he danced with joy,
A happy bubbling little boy
A brother joined not far behind,
Best friend in Ayrie he did find
Adventures, mayhem, running round,
Race up and down the snowbank mound,
Conquest Kings of Mattress Mountain,
Play & splash in water fountain
Brothers bound in hearts and souls,
Climbing trees and digging holes
A timeless bond no hurt can break,
As only brothers true can make
The joyful slideshow plays again
Peace to you our special friend.
Basekamp Laundry Mountain 