That Doesn't Look Comfortable

When we walk Aaron to school Peter and I will stop at the tennis courts for a short game.  (We can always find a ball).  This day Peter decided to chill and watch the neighboring game.  Not the way I would choose to rest but I guess since his backside to ball ratio is smaller then mine it's not so bad for him.

How Kids See Their Mothers

I'm in Aaron's school several times a week.  This past week the "Ode to Mother's" went up on the bulletin boards.  Here are some of my favorite quotes.

* "My Mother's eyes sparkle like rubies". 

Huh, red eyes don't make me think of a loving mother.

*"My Mother is as fluffy as a lion."

This mom must have hair like mine.  I'm feeling her pain.

*"My Mom is like a vacuum cleaner".

I'm grossing myself out thinking about what this woman is eating.  Roland is wondering about her suck'tion

*"My Mother is like a robot".

Robot's aren't very cuddly.  I'm just sayin'...

*"My Mother is like a Giraffe".

I'm betting I can pick this woman out in the school's fun fair next weekend.

Those are the stand-outs.  But what do I know?  I'm Grandma Gray Hair.

Peace on a Hill

Two sweet little souls enjoying the fading sun.

My Favorite Star Wars Quote

Since I'm on a Star Wars roll I thought I'd keep it going with my favorite quote from the movie.

Aaron and I must have been really struck by the revelation about Darth Vader being Luke's father since both our favorite quotes are about it.

Remember when Luke is talking to Obe Wan and asking how he could have lied about Vader being his dad?  Obe Wan's response was, "What I told you was true, from a certain point of view."

All too true Obe Wan!  Our own individual truths are steeped in our belief system, our upbringing, our mood of the day.

Just some food for thought.

The Dark Side

I am LOVING the assignments Aaron is bringing home from school.  It's been so fun to watch as his spelling and reading take off.  I'm really pleased with his school.  I like that they let him decide what he wants to write/draw about and encourage inventive spelling.  He has such confidence in what he is doing and an enthusiasm to do more and more.  I'm hoping his asking to do more homework will carry on for a few more years. 

Darth Vader is his favorite shirt to wear.  I should have bought it in size xs to xl.  Should I be concerned about his fascination with the dark side?

"On Saturday I played Star Wars.  The bad team won."

 "But Luke, I am your Father!"

Luke, "NOOOOOO"

Princess Leah, "What?"

Stellar Mom Moment

I cut Aaron's hair today.  And his ear. 

Yup, I'm feeling pretty good about my skills.

You'd think I'd also feel bad about not blogging for weeks, but somehow I don't.  Making my kid bleed is worth feeling bad about.  We're talking steady flow of blood for about 5 minutes.  I was, somehow, able to keep the fact that he was gushing blood from being noticed by him.  Skittles.  Amazing little things.

During dinner I told Aaron to tell Dad what Mom did to him today.  He said, "She cut my hair".  Then he went back to eating his peaches.

I totally could have gotten away with it.  But, I thought I'd share it with you all so you don't feel bad when you have stellar moments.  They come to us all.  That's a fact.