And the answer is...

I've always heard horror stories about children saying outrageous things to strangers. So far, Lily has responded with normal answers to questions.

Today, however, she said something perfectly true, and neither rude nor grotesque. Just...shall we say, strange? I took the kids to the post office, where there is a six foot square room filled with people standing in line. When we apologetically squished in, the room was maxed out. It's always rather awkward, being shoulder to shoulder with perfect strangers, everyone holding large packages, trying to herd your children out of the way, and no one's really talking.

Finally, the littlest white haired grandma I have ever seen bent down and said hi to Lily. Lily smiled and said hello back (I breathed a sigh of relief). Then the lady asked her, had Santa brought her any presents this year? What was her favorite? The room was quiet, all the nice benevolent strangers listening. I wait for Lily's answer, all her beautiful presents flashing through my head-dress up clothes and shoes, baby dolls, books, music...

And Lily, looking up with her sweet innocent eyes, responded, "My icky ICKY bug."

Thanks Nina.

Christmas 2007

Merry Christmas!

Stories to remember

We’ve been telling Lily the Christmas story lately, of course, and it’s really sinking in. Today we were driving and Lily saw a building with a somewhat fierce looking grey haired king painted on the side. She called out in a frightened voice, “Look mommy! There’s King Herod!”

Lily loves a little stuffed black lab puppy which she borrowed from Aunt Nancy. When she wanted to name it “Lady” I told her that Lady is actually a brown cocker spaniel. She replied, “Well, actually, this dog is brownish black.” I stand corrected.

Lily is also learning the hard lesson of not bossing around Jonathan. Yesterday, though, she figured out a way around the rules. “You know, mommy, when I grow up then I’ll be Jonathan’s mommy and he’ll be my big sister and then I’ll tell him what to do. Won’t that be so fun?” Relationships are SO confusing!

Sleep over!

My cousin Alice and both my grandmas spent the night, and as if that wasn't enough, we all went to the Disney on Ice Princess show the next day! Lily's favorite part was watching the prince fight the fire breathing dragon to save Sleeping Beauty. Notice in the pictures how red the girls' cheeks are-not from the heat, but from the show!

First Snow!

Anna Visits!

We love Jonathan! (Especially his hair)

Lily makes a baby pile

Wilkins visit

Kajsa came with the kiddos to visit, and Lily LOVED Madeline. She and Jonathan are only a couple weeks apart!