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Sep 26 2008

A brood of puppies

Category: At Home

Talking with my sister the other day, I found out that Lucie has something in common with her cousins. At the end of busy, active day, they all smell like soggy canines. I nearly fell off my chair when Michele said "wet puppies" because that's the way I describe the smell, too.

Like my sister, it's a huge turnoff when our darling babies smell like a wolf pack. We quickly send them off to their baths and make sure to wash their hair well with yummy smelling baby shampoo. Lavender is both our favorite.

Funny thing is Nathan never smells like a wet puppy no matter how many days it's been since his last shower. Is this something genetic that Nathan lucked out of? Or maybe he's just borrowing his dad's cologne again.

 

Sep 24 2008

Honeymoon's over

Category: At Home

Before I left last night for a friend's home, Nana took me aside and asked, "Could you please tell your son to mind Nana when you're gone?" Nathan was acting up and had been rude to her. So I did, reminding him that Nana loves him even more than daddy and mommy because grandkids are precious like jewels.

According to her, it worked, and he was much better while I was gone. I blamed the bad behavior on Paul leaving on a business trip and Nathan being tired. Still, it didn't take him long to treat Nana like he does the rest of the family when he is stressed or tired.

The kid gloves are off and the honeymoon's over. Sorry Nana.

 

Sep 23 2008

The extortionist

Category: At Home

A large box was left on the front stoop by our UPS man. (The UPS man is even more popular with the kids than Santa Claus, though he mostly brings books for me.) It was Paul's birthday present. As I brought in the parcel, Nathan asked me what it was. Wondering if he was old enough to keep a secret, I decided to show him. As I put the gift away, I swore him to silence.

So much for swearing because Paul told me he had broken his promise later than evening. This is what happened:

"So Dad, I know what Mom's getting you for your birthday," Nathan told Paul. "It's golf stuff, but I'm not supposed to tell you. But if you give me $100 I'll tell you what it is."

Paul told Nathan that it wasn't right for him to spoil the surprise. And then he asked Nathan what he'd do with $100.

"Oh, buy a motorcycle, crash, and mess up my leg like you," said Nathan.

Nothing like getting a shake down from a sarcastic six-year-old.