The things they learn

Last year in kindergarten Rivka (with her class) got to watch the Red Ribbon Parade through downtown Clovis, but THIS year she was IN the parade. Very big deal. Later that day she re-enacted the whole thing with her siblings, marching through the living room chanting "Drugs are free! Drugs are free!"


Hosanna is really starting to progress with her speech therapy but her favorite word lately (Peter Pan lovers will recognise this) is "ug". This is the type of word you say to respond to something you don't like, and just like Wendy she says it with her nose turned up and away.


Zion, being my first son, has brought a new aspect of parenting to my life. The words poopy and potty are interjected into every thought and saying of his. Its become an obsession. My mom assures me this is a normal little boy phase, but its getting old.

So tonight when I announced the bedtime hour I was met with crossed arms and a defiant "UG" and "You're a poopy mommy." At least Rivka was sweet, now I just have to redo that week of drug-free training...