This and That

What's been happening...

Father/Daughter Dance 2013.  I think they enjoyed themselves, and from the video clips on Jim's phone there was actually quite a bit of dancing going on, at least by Natalie and her friends.  I'm so glad that she is still genuinely excited to go to dinner and a dance with her Daddy.

Some Green Eggs and Ham for Dr. Seuss's birthday.  These are the kind of green eggs and ham that the kids will actually eat.  Bliss White Chocolate squares melted onto a pretzel square with an M&M on top.  mmmmm

St. Patrick's Day fun.  It's getting harder to dress up Liam for holidays, but I'm going to get a picture in green...

I can get Liam to dress up when it's required for school, however.  Here he is as Benedict Arnold.  He did a good job of memorizing his speech.  The parents were invited to a "wax museum" where the kids spoke their part.  Who knew how dramatic fourth graders could be??  Liam turned in a solid performance, though acting might not be his favorite thing.  He has shown a real interest in History in his new school.  I think it's due in part to his teacher making it interesting.  His first day of school she was dressed as a Queen, and he was quite confused the first week when she "taxed" him for any sugary dessert in his lunch.  Turns out it was a lesson in taxation without representation...  In any case, she has him intrigued.

Quote of The Year

From Liam in the back of the car one day:

"You know, sometimes I think Natalie shines the Crazy Sign in the sky like Batman's signal, and Owen answers it."

Har-dee-har-har-har.har.har.

INDEED.

Now when the littlest two are getting crazy, I just picture that bat sign in the sky, calling Batman.  Batman, come quick, we need you!!  (Or in our world, "Crazy, crazy, calling all the crazies!  Things may have become too calm around here!"