A Splash of Color

Wally couldn't wait to get a Mohawk. Once he found out we could color it, he couldn't wait to do it. He has Wikd Hair and Crazy Sock Day at his summer program on Friday. This was a trial run over the weekend.

The Cup

This summer Wally is playing baseball for the first time. Because this is the first year for most of the kids on the team the focus was more on the skills and concepts rather than the score and who wins.

After each game, Wally makes up a score that he may actually believe to be real then shares that with whoever will listen.

After the game tonight, Wally saw the neighbor girls outside. He was excited to share the news.

"Ellie, Bekah! Just won another game. We are undefeated. We are probably going to win the Stanley Cup."

Shortly after that, we talked about different sports and their championships. Now he is hoping to go the the world series someday.

Another Big Word

Sitting at the fire pit in our backyard, Wally was poking at the fire with a long stick so it didn't appear he was paying any attention to the conversation YaYa and I were having a conversation about the book she is reading. It is about former presidents. She was telling a story from Reagan's presidency. It was 1981 and Anwar Sadat, president of Egypt, had just been assassinated. Reagan and former presidents Ford, Nixon and Carter flew to Egypt for the funeral. Reagan went on Air Force One while the others flew together on another aircraft. As you know, Ford, Nixon and Carter were not fond of each other. YaYa was telling me how Carter and Ford bonded on the flight over their mutual disdain for Nixon. As YaYa finished telling the story , Wally said "That must have been awkward."

A Good Day for Math

Wally: I know what 7 times 77 is. Rick and I try unsuccessfully to do some quick math in our heads. Wally: It is 539. Rick and I looked at each other while both grabbing our cell phones to use the calculators. Of course, he was right on the money.

I Should Have Seen it Coming

On Monday evenings, Wally helps collect the garbage from around the house and helps take it and the recycling to the curb with Dad. Midway through collecting this evening, he disappeared for a while. When I went looking for him, I found him in my bathroom it a bit stinky. I asked if he was almost done and he said he was. Several minutes later, he still hadn't appeared so I headed back to check on him. Again he told me he was almost done. I gave him several more minutes and walked back again. Here is the conversation through the bathroom door.

Me: Buddy, are you done yet?
Wally: Did you hear the toilet flush?
Me: No.
Wally: Did you hear me wash my hands?
Me: No.
Wally: Then no, I am not done yet.

He said what????

Before I can tell you this story, you need to know where it started. When I was a young girl, I was in Brownies. Mom and I learned a song back then that goes like this: I've got something in my pocket, That belongs across my face, I keep it very close at hand, In a most convenient place. I'm sure you couldn't guess it, If you guessed a long long while. So I'll take it out and put it on, It's a great big brownie smile. To my knowledge, Wally has never heard this song. We were sitting at the dinner table and Wally was getting a bit irritated and cranky. YaYa said, "Wally, I have something in my pocket that belongs across my face. Do you know what it is?" Straight faced, he looked her in the eyes and said "Duct tape?" What could we do but laugh.

The State Capital

Dad: What is the capital of New York?
Wally: N

Enough said!

Wally's Second Tae Kwon Do Class

Wally is very excited to be taking Tae Kwon Do. Tonight was his second class. We were able to get some video of him kicking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HywxEh5WSx0&list=FLK0lYJx7WAEz440Xuft4Svg&index=1&feature=plpp_video

Who is the Adult Here?

This evening, I was cuddling with the baby at bedtime while Wally was laying on the floor with his pillow and blanket. I was flipping through the channels to figure out what to watch after the boys were in bed. Two and a Half Men was on so I flipped to it to see which episode it was. I thought I would record it for later if it was a good episode. I must have stayed on the channel too long.

Wally: Um, Mom... I don't think this show is appropriate for me to watch.
Me: You are right, buddy. I am sorry.

Later in the evening, we were watching a more appropriate show together. It started getting late. Too late, apparently.

Wally: Um, Mom... We should probably get me to bed soon.
Me: You are right, sir. Let's go brush your teeth.

I couldn't help but wonder who was the adult this evening.

A Christmas Gift List

As we had some quiet family time before bed tonight, Rick and I were asking Wally about Christmas gifts he would like to give people. The conversation went a little like this.

Us: Wally, if you could pick a Christmas gift for Poppy, what would you give him?
Wally: That is easy, some tools.
Us: He would like that. What would you give YaYa?
Wally: I would give YaYa an art kit.
Us: That is a great idea. What about for Grandpa?
Wally: I would definitely give Grandpa some trains.
Us: Grandpa does love trains. What would you give Grandma?
Wally: (enthusiastically and lovingly) I would give Grandma some Christmas morning kisses!
Us: Oh, Wally. That is exactly what she would want.

His responses to all of these reminded us how well he knows the people he loves.

A Little Shopping

This afternoon, Rick asked if we could go to the mall to see the Christmas decorations. He said he thought it would help put him in the Christmas spirit. When I mentioned that our Christmas shopping is mostly done, he said he only wanted to do some window shopping. So we loaded the kids in the van and headed to the mall. There was pretty decorations and the Christmas shoppers were engrossed in their shopping lists. As we entered Eddie Bauer, an employee greeted us.
Wally: Hello.
Shop girl: How are you doing this evening?
Wally: we are shopping for windows.
Shop girl: (looking at Rick and me) Um, oh. (Then it dawned on her... ) Oh, you mean window shopping.

On the way home, Wally wanted to call Poppy and YaYa. She also asked him what he was doing for the evening. He told her we went to the mall to shop for windows.

Can't Hold it Back

Wally asked me to get him some Cheerios for breakfast because he was "STAAAAAAARVIIIIING!" I got a bowl and the box of Cheerios while he continued to dramatically tell me how hungry he was. I started pouring them into the bowl
Wally: I just can't hold it back anymore.
Me: Hold what back?
Wally: The starvingness!

Bedtime Prayers

Part of our bed time ritual with Wally includes saying prayers. This is how it goes...

"I see the moon, the moon sees me. God bless the moon and God bless me." Wally then goes on to request blessings for others in our lives, typically the same group of family members at the beginning followed by friends and other people on his mind at the time. Tonight it went something like this.

God bless Mommy, Daddy, Baby Liam, Grandma and Grandpa, Auntie Sharon and Ed who is about to marry her, Melissa and Marc. And God bless Poppy and YaYa, Uncle Teak and Anutie Ann and their baby who hasn't been born yet, their dog Cowboy. God bless Brendan and Aiden, my news friends at school and Ms. Broome. God Bless Michael Jackson.

Chill

Me: Wally, you need to chill out a bit.
Wally: I can't! My chill is broken!

Noodles and Potatoes

Conversation on the way to day care this morning:
Wally: Mommy, tonight for dinner can we have my very favorite thing?
Mom: What is your favorite thing?
Wally: The one noodles and potatoes.
Mom: Hmmm, noodles and potatoes... Do you mean tomatoes?
Wally: No, I mean potatoes.
Mom: When did we have it?
Wally: Last night.
Mom: We had Jimmy John's sandwiches last night.
Wally: Maybe it was a few days ago.
Mom: Where did you eat it?
Wally: At our house. Daddy made it.
Mom: Do you mean Spanish Rice?
Wally: Yes, that's it. Can we have that?
Mom: Maybe, I will check with Daddy.Wally, did you know that Spanish Rice is Rice and tomatoes, not noodles and potatoes.
Wally: Yeah, that's what I said!
Mom: (in my head, "typical male response"

What Kind of Museum???

I took Wally to lunch at Noodles and Company. He ordered spaghetti and meatballs. After devouring nearly the entire bowl, Wally proudly told me, "Mom, my tummy is like a noodle museum."

Silly Hats

My boys!

Loving Son or Instigator?

Our family spent the day with our friends, Brian and Andrea and their sons, Brendan and Aidan. While the boys were playing, Brian and I were talking at the kitchen table.

Wally came running into the room with a big smile and said, "Mom, I love you!" I told him I love him too as he ran out of the room.

Brendan came running into the room with a big smile and said, "Dad, I love you!" Brian told him he loves him too as he ran out of the room.

Aidan came running in to the room with a big smile, and said, "Dad, you're a butt!" Then he ran out of the room.

The Big Kid

Me: Wally, what are you doing?

Wally: Brushing my teeth.

Me: Can you get the toothpaste on without help?

Wally: Yes I can, since I am a big kid already. (DUH!)

Wally(A few seconds later): See, I told you I am a big kid.

Out of Capri Sun???

Say it isn't true!!

Duh!

YaYa: Wally, do you know what April showers bring?
Wally: Rain.

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The Eye

Wally (while doing something I just told him not to and my back is turned): Why do you have an eye on the back of your head?
Me: Because I am a mom.
Wally: Where did you get it?
Me: God gave it to me.
Wally: Why?
Me: Because He thought I might meed it to keep you out of trouble.

No Fear of Commitment

Wally's friend Aley turned 8 on Saturday. He was so excited to go to her party becaus he adores Aley and always has fun with her. Before going to the party, we headed off to Target to find a gift for Aley. I asked Wally what he wanted to get her for her birthday. He replied, without hesitation, "Mommy, I would like to get her a ring."
We were (thankfully) unable to find a ring so we looked for something we thought she would like. We found a cute purse that came with markers so Aley could color the purse herself. She loved it.
While we were getting ready to leave the party, Aley came out of the kitchen with a baggie full of potato chips and said, "Here Wally, now you have something to eat on the drive home."

How old???

Wally: Mommy, how old is Grandpa?
Mommy: He is 70 years old, Wally.
Wally: Wow! He is almost 100!
Mommy: (Smiling) Don't tell Grandpa that.
Wally: (Smiling sarcastically) You know I will.

A Dot Com

Wally came home from school this afternoon. He saw our computers and it reminded him of something he had done at school.
Wally: Can you go to starfall.com?
Mom: What is it?
Wally: It's a website, you know, a dot com.

Not Cute

Daddy found Wally's hat and sunglasses and decided it was his turn to wear them.
Wally told his dad, "Daddy, you don't look cool or cute!"

Dinosaur Train

Wally wanted to have his baby brother sit on his lap to watch Dinosaur Train together. He was so proud to be able to hold him by himself.

Are We There Yet?

We were driving the 580 miles from Poppy and YaYa's house back to ours. ‎350 miles to go. Wally was listening to Rick's old mp3 player.
Wally: "Dad, are we almost home?"
Rick: "No, not for a long time. Why?"
Wally: "This song says "Almost There"

A Prayer at Christmas Dinner

As we sat down to enjoy our Christmas dinner, Wally asked if he could say the "pledge." We asked if he meant the prayer and he said yes. We all agreed that it would be great if he did. He smiled, politely removed his reindeer antlers and quietly bowed his head.
Here is what we heard: "Happy Birthday Jesus. And we wish you a Merry Christmas. Amen."
We decided it was a perfect prayer.

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Baking with YaYa and Sophie

Wally and his YaYa baked gingerbread men. Wally was surprised to see a Kitchenaid Mixer when YaYa said her friend Sophia would be helping them.

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