- on Friday, we went to Maryann's Mexican restaurant. Jack ate chicken nuggets and fries, Kate ate a lot of chips and Frank lemonade. I think maybe she had a bite of cheese quesadilla that we foolishly, as usual, ordered for her. Went home and set up Robin's bed since she apparently had been up for 25 hours straight. Both kids immediately climbed into bed and curled up with her; Jack knew better but I think Kate actually thought she might get to stay. As proved by her dismay when we explained that no, Robin actually needed to sleep. She was well out when we came down from putting the kids to bed.
- On Saturday, Robin and Jack and I went to see the film Hugo. Based on a kids book but not really great for Jack I don't think. Kind of scary here and there and stuff about orphanages and cages and robots and the like. But Jack said he enjoyed it and seemed to, so OK. After, we went to Applebees for lunch. More chicken nuggets for jack and a fun activity menu and sports on TV. And a chocolatey dessert. In the bathroom Jack made a joke that was pretty funny but I can't remember it now. We had pizza for dinner and watched Jack's summer camp video.
- on Sunday we went to yet another movie and watched the Oscars. Robin read stories to the kids, books she'd given them. And we stayed up too late.
- Monday we dropped the kids off at schools and Robin didn't cry too much.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Jack on vacation, Day 1
It's winter break so Jack is home all week. Here's today.
- Jack had a cold yesterday and blessedly slept in today. Stumbled downstairs after 7 for cereal and cantaloupe. Kate went to school, Emily went to work, and Jack's Wii Lego Star Wars character stumbled around the cantina while I got some work in.
- Took Jack out for a haircut at Mr. Ruvo's. We'd have had to wait for four other people so we decided to go back later. Went to Rye Eye Care to pick up my first ever pair of glasses. While we were waiting Jack spotted some red frames and said, "If I ever need glasses, I'm getting those." We patted a friendly dog that's always there for a while. We all enjoyed it. (Including the dog.)
- Went to the Rye Y where we recently got a family membership. Jack got his membership card and had to smile for a picture. He stood right up inches from the counter and beamed widely. We headed for the game room, and played pool (Jack's first time; all the way there he said, "I know how to play, I know how to play"; once there he said, "OK, I'm not sure how to do this"), foosball, and air hockey. He's really not tall enough for either pool or foosball, but we had fun anyway. I let him win at air hockey, which I typically do and only seemed fair since he'd lost the other two games. There was also table tennis but I'm not sure either of us are ready for that one.
- Went back to Mr. Ruvo's, encountering Jack's friend James and his Dad on the way out. Neil told me that Mr. Ruvo's labors under the belief that James' name is Patrick and apparently they've given up trying to correct him. This became amusing when Mr. Ruvo said to Jack, "How do you know Patrick?" and Jack said, "Huh?"
- Came home for lunch, which for Jack was the chicken fingers and fries Kate didn't eat at a restaurant two days earlier. Jack said, "Kate ate all of her food at the restaurant," then explained to me that he was kidding. I also told him about the Mr. Ruvo thing, and he said the next time he sees James he's going to call him Patrick. He's getting kind of an offbeat sense of humor, I don't know where that's from.
- Jack had quiet time in his room, reading and resting. He also played a little with his Star Wars figures, lining them up in groups of "people, monsters, and droids." He originally put Yoda in with monsters, which didn't seem right, so he made a new group of "Jedi masters." Then groups were further divided into "smugglers," "bounty hunters," etc. It was all pretty cool and I have no doubt Scott and I did the same kind of thing back in the day.
- We played the Wii racing game. My character, the giant monkey Donkey Kong, won a race and I celebrated, hollering, "You beautiful monkey!!!" This cracked Jack up.
- We went to the grocery store, noteworthy primarily for Jack asking to try the ham at the deli counter. And the cheese.
- We picked up Kate, who as always ran over to us happily. Or actually rode a tricycle over this time, whatever. When she saw Jack said very matter-of-factly, "Are you better, Jack?" As Emily says, she's very good at observing the social niceties.
Good day.
- Jack had a cold yesterday and blessedly slept in today. Stumbled downstairs after 7 for cereal and cantaloupe. Kate went to school, Emily went to work, and Jack's Wii Lego Star Wars character stumbled around the cantina while I got some work in.
- Took Jack out for a haircut at Mr. Ruvo's. We'd have had to wait for four other people so we decided to go back later. Went to Rye Eye Care to pick up my first ever pair of glasses. While we were waiting Jack spotted some red frames and said, "If I ever need glasses, I'm getting those." We patted a friendly dog that's always there for a while. We all enjoyed it. (Including the dog.)
- Went to the Rye Y where we recently got a family membership. Jack got his membership card and had to smile for a picture. He stood right up inches from the counter and beamed widely. We headed for the game room, and played pool (Jack's first time; all the way there he said, "I know how to play, I know how to play"; once there he said, "OK, I'm not sure how to do this"), foosball, and air hockey. He's really not tall enough for either pool or foosball, but we had fun anyway. I let him win at air hockey, which I typically do and only seemed fair since he'd lost the other two games. There was also table tennis but I'm not sure either of us are ready for that one.
- Went back to Mr. Ruvo's, encountering Jack's friend James and his Dad on the way out. Neil told me that Mr. Ruvo's labors under the belief that James' name is Patrick and apparently they've given up trying to correct him. This became amusing when Mr. Ruvo said to Jack, "How do you know Patrick?" and Jack said, "Huh?"
- Came home for lunch, which for Jack was the chicken fingers and fries Kate didn't eat at a restaurant two days earlier. Jack said, "Kate ate all of her food at the restaurant," then explained to me that he was kidding. I also told him about the Mr. Ruvo thing, and he said the next time he sees James he's going to call him Patrick. He's getting kind of an offbeat sense of humor, I don't know where that's from.
- Jack had quiet time in his room, reading and resting. He also played a little with his Star Wars figures, lining them up in groups of "people, monsters, and droids." He originally put Yoda in with monsters, which didn't seem right, so he made a new group of "Jedi masters." Then groups were further divided into "smugglers," "bounty hunters," etc. It was all pretty cool and I have no doubt Scott and I did the same kind of thing back in the day.
- We played the Wii racing game. My character, the giant monkey Donkey Kong, won a race and I celebrated, hollering, "You beautiful monkey!!!" This cracked Jack up.
- We went to the grocery store, noteworthy primarily for Jack asking to try the ham at the deli counter. And the cheese.
- We picked up Kate, who as always ran over to us happily. Or actually rode a tricycle over this time, whatever. When she saw Jack said very matter-of-factly, "Are you better, Jack?" As Emily says, she's very good at observing the social niceties.
Good day.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Jack, Kate
- I found a tiny flashlight for Emily to help her see her clock at night. Kate immediately claimed possession of it, and then Jack had to have one, so I gave him another one. They taped them to the wall in Jack's bedroom closet which they call their secret lair. When they want light, they turn on the flashlights. With any luck, they turn them off when they leave. Since I've also got a basement office cleaning project going on, I found some old cellphones and gave them to them, which of course enable them to expand Secret Lair Game to Spy Game, with flashlights, cellphones, and of course costumes -- typically Jack as Captain Rex and Kate as either Tangled princess, Cinderella Princess, or random pink-dressed princess. She has a Supergirl costume but that one doesn't show up as much.
- Jack had his 7 year old Doctor's appointment today. He's tall and thin and could read the trademark line on the very bottom of the eye chart. And is very ticklish and has an awesome laugh.
- Kate can spell "the" and is very proud of herself. And she sings as she's going to sleep sometimes, including songs Grandma sings to her about the Wise man building his house upon the rocks. And cracks Jack up by saying as she's going to sleep, "Mommy! Do you know what a VAMPIRE does? It SUCKS YOUR BLOOD. Yes!"
And she clearly has the best lettering ability in her entire preschool class.
- Jack had his 7 year old Doctor's appointment today. He's tall and thin and could read the trademark line on the very bottom of the eye chart. And is very ticklish and has an awesome laugh.
- Kate can spell "the" and is very proud of herself. And she sings as she's going to sleep sometimes, including songs Grandma sings to her about the Wise man building his house upon the rocks. And cracks Jack up by saying as she's going to sleep, "Mommy! Do you know what a VAMPIRE does? It SUCKS YOUR BLOOD. Yes!"
And she clearly has the best lettering ability in her entire preschool class.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Movies
Jack and I watched The Empire Strikes Back yesterday, which he hadn't seen. I think I'll let him describe the experience.
"Why doesn't he use The Force?"
"What's THAT?"
"I don't really get what The Force is."
"I don't like that Darth Vader."
"Why doesn't he tell him he's Yoda?"
"Why doesn't Luke use The Force?"
"Did he just KILL Darth Vader? He cut his head off!"
"If all the Jedi are dead, why is the next movie called 'Return of the Jedi'?"
"I HATE this! Darth Vader is going to win!"
"I know Luke is going to be OK, because he's in the next movie."
"Does he get a new hand?"
"What's going to happen to Han?"
"I hate this! Darth Vader is winning."
"Well, I like the battles. And the space parts are good."
"But I think Luke should use The Force more."
"Why doesn't he use The Force?"
"What's THAT?"
"I don't really get what The Force is."
"I don't like that Darth Vader."
"Why doesn't he tell him he's Yoda?"
"Why doesn't Luke use The Force?"
"Did he just KILL Darth Vader? He cut his head off!"
"If all the Jedi are dead, why is the next movie called 'Return of the Jedi'?"
"I HATE this! Darth Vader is going to win!"
"I know Luke is going to be OK, because he's in the next movie."
"Does he get a new hand?"
"What's going to happen to Han?"
"I hate this! Darth Vader is winning."
"Well, I like the battles. And the space parts are good."
"But I think Luke should use The Force more."
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