Sep. 5, 2008 - We made it!
Today marked the end of 3 weeks of school for us. I tossed the late morning schedule in favor of a trip to the library and music store. We read and borrowed some books, took out a video on "rescue vehicles" and headed over to the music store to get a couple of guitar books and a music stand. I was a very proud mama as we left the store and none of my 3 children disobeyed my command of not touching any of the guitars (they have a lot of them and many are very expensive). I don't know why the strings on a guitar are so appealing to kids but they seem to be magnetically drawn to them and can't resist the urge to strum when they are near.
We were out at the beach tonight to check out the surf which was surprisingly calm. While admiring the sky and perfect crescent moon, Drew asked "Is that in space?" He's been on a rocket ship kick lately and loves to talk about anything to do with them. I answered yes to his question and in the loudest, most enthusiastic voice he responded, " WE FOUND SPACE, MOM, WE FOUND SPACE." How precious to witness this moment of an abstract concept becoming a reality to him. I was filled with as much elation as he was.
Anne said something funny at a baby shower last week. She was outside sitting on the stone wall by the driveway with her cousin, Emily. Another little girl was playing in the driveway and people were starting to leave. My sister-in-law, Amy went out to tell the girls to be careful because they could get hit by a car if they didn't stay out of the way. Anne promptly informed her that she told the little girl she might get hit but that she (Anne) would call an ambulance for her if she did. "That would be a helpful thing to do wouldn't it Aunty Amy?" she said.
