Christmas 2013

I got the camera out on Christmas intending to actually use it, but in the end I only got this picture of Silas and a little video of Ambrose.  Ambrose started taking a bunch of steps last week and could totally walk if he wanted to, but he's a chicken.

Winter Wonderland

We woke up to this this morning.  It may never happen again, so I took pictures.





My flower pots were still in full bloom.

Here are the pictures that Ben took this spring.

Yet Another Proud Parenting Moment

At dinner tonight we asked Gideon what he wanted on his hot dog.  He scanned our extensive collection of condiments and requested sriracha, jalapenos...and...ketchup.

New Candle Scent?

You know how your house stinks if you don't do the dishes for a couple (or several) days?  No?  Well, I do.  Anyway, when Peter was in England, our house began to smell like that and every time I left the house and came back my nose was offended.  One day, however, I had made grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch and then went to drop Gideon off for kindergarten.  When I came back, the house smelled nice.  Silas noticed this too and said, "Those grilled cheese sandwiches are like air fresheners!"

Breakfast Conversation

One day at breakfast, Silas said (in a teasing voice), "Gideon, you're pretty."  Gideon responded with, "People always tell me that I have pretty eyes."  I made a comment and then Gideon continued his thought with, "but both of my eyes are boys and they are so embarrassed when people say they're pretty."

When one of the boys is about to do something that they know they shouldn't do, I very often say, "Don't even dream of it!"  This morning Gideon was in a particularly feisty mood and responded with, "I'm going to dream of everything you don't want me to dream of!"

Underw-air

This happened a couple of weeks ago, but I just found the napkin I'd written it down on.  One night as Peter was putting Silas to bed, Silas said, "Dad, I need to tell you something."

Peter: "What Silas?"

Silas: "Dad, I think I might be wearing air instead of underwear."

Peter: (Not sure he heard correctly) "What?"

Silas: "After I went to the bathroom earlier, I couldn't find my underwear.  Then I saw some air and I kind of thought it looked like my underwear, so I put it on."

Peter: "So, you're not wearing any underwear?"

Silas: "I think I'm wearing underwear...(pause)"

Peter: "Silas?"

Silas: "Actually, I'm not wearing any underwear."

Accidentally Nice

I complimented Gideon and Silas on playing nicely together this morning.  Gideon's response was, "But the whole point was--we were playing goblins.  We did the playing nicely on accident."

Some Positive Reinforcement for Mom

Yesterday the boys were each asking me for a piece of tape (one of their favorite toys).  After granting their request, Silas said, "I LOVE the way you're acting!"