Month: October 2010

Mr. Tooth Fairy

On October 9 we became part of the Tooth Fairy’s route.  Ricky finally lost the tooth that had been hanging on by a thread for weeks. Ricky wouldn’t touch that tooth.  Most kids I know wiggle and play with their loose tooth all the time, but not my son.  He left it alone.  It was […]

Oscar

After a brief conversation between Kevin and the big boys concerning Oscar the Grouch, Billy declared, “We don’t have one of those guys in our garbage can!” Billy, you are right.

Naps

Ricky gave up naps a long time ago.  Much earlier than I would have liked. His class took a field trip to the dinosaur park today.  When he came home, I asked him how it was and imagine my surprise when he announced, “I took 2 naps today!”  I asked him why and he told […]

Smartest

Ever get asked a question that you aren’t quite sure how to answer?  For instance, I glance down the stairs and see Ricky picking his nose (a habit that he has been doing less and less, thankfully).  So, I holler down, “Ricky, where are your fingers?”  Surprised to be caught when I’m not in the […]

Girlz

Billy was teaching Rusty how to play Hungry Hippos this morning.  He taught Rusty a very important principle that I’m not sure I agree with: ” … then you lose.  Losing is really bad.  It’s like being a girl!”