Fast times and wild living with (the former) Baby Whozit…
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy on Dec 13th, 2011
Last year, all spring it seemed, Simon increased his rate of daytime sleeping, had more night-time sleep disturbances (usually involving waking up between 11:30 and midnight and hollering “Ow!”), and ate non-stop. At the end of this period, he had grown about four inches in six months, hit a plateau, and started eating less, sleeping […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy on Dec 8th, 2011
I didn’t think Simon looked that different this year from last. Then I got his school pics back. Last year’s were better, fyi. His hair has an odd bump here and I’m not sure why we buttoned the top button. Regardless, the boy has really stretched out in the past year; everything here—-face, hands, arms, […]
Posted in Elementary School, Jessica, Little Boy on Dec 3rd, 2011
It’s hard to believe, but next year Simon is off to kindergarten. Among many other things, that means that this year Matt and I have been going through the school selection process. It is a truly nerve-wracking experience that seems to bring out the absolute worst in many of us, me included. In the last […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy on Nov 30th, 2011
If you have ever been to Vegas, you will no doubt remember the sight of people sitting at slot machines, putting in their tokens and pulling the arm, or more likely pushing a button, over and over again. What’s most remarkable about many people sitting at casino slot machines is how little fun they appear […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy, Simon says... on Nov 28th, 2011
We’ve got another batch lined up that didn’t fit into specific stories: On his birthday and turning five: “I could just sit here and look at my presents all day…” “I’ve waited all my life to be five.” Sportsmanship upon winning Cars Monopoly: “I”m the king! I’m the king!” [accompanied by dance moves] Song lyrics […]
Posted in Friends, Jessica, Little Boy on Nov 24th, 2011
Not Simon, but rather his friend Caroline. Simon has a lot of adorable friends in his life, but I have to confess that little Caroline has a special place in my heart. In a way, it’s projected narcissism; she’s the child who is most like Simon in many ways. She’s sweet, she’s gentle, she’s bright, […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy, Simon says... on Nov 22nd, 2011
No longer content to just strum his ukulele or bang on Mr. Butch’s drums, Simon has begun writing songs. We have no idea what they sound like, as he won’t play or sing them for us. But we do have a list, and if you are familiar with the Beatles albums A Hard Day’s Night […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Little Boy on Nov 18th, 2011
For this year’s KIP spring fundraiser, the school is having a big eighties-themed dinner and silent auction, and various KIP dads who play/have played in bands will be assembling into the KIP All-Dad Band to provide at least some of the night’s entertainment. The first meeting and mini-rehearsal was in our basement last night, and […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy on Nov 16th, 2011
Twice lately I’ve found myself in situations in which I think I should be able to muster up sympathy, only to find that that my reserves of compassion are spent. I’m not proud of it, but I’m having a hard time talking my way out of it. Maybe writing will help. The first instance occurred […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy, Simon says... on Nov 11th, 2011
For the last 19 1/2 years (really!) I’ve been watching Matt sit on the couch or in a chair and strum a guitar or bass. Last night, I got a preview of things to come: And it was really sweet. Matt taught Simon a C chord on this ukulele, which we bought in Hawaii back […]