movie date

Gran took Dennis to see Tangled this afternoon at the theater in Alabaster. He tells me he loved it except for the part with the bad guys (something that he dislikes in most Disney films). He also reports that he had Sprite and popcorn and that Gran took him to the bookstore afterward. He was sad that the train table was gone but happy to get a brand new truck play set. In fact, he announced "Mommy I got a new play set!" before he'd even gotten a toe inside the house tonight. He says going to the movie theater was the best part of his day. Thanks, Gran. Dennis says "Gran ROCKS!". We agree.

Mr. Fix-it

I was even sicker today. I apparently have contracted a very fast moving cold--today it's all down in my chest and I just came down with it yesterday. I hope that means it will go away fast. Dennis told me he hoped I would get better soon and did his best to avoid touching any germs. He appeared after we'd both had a long nap, dressed in jeans, a fleece shirt, and his hard hat, and he was carrying a box of tools. He told me he was going to fix me right up. Poor little guy--I just felt too wretched to play today. His Daddy did a great job (before and after work) of spending time with him. The highlight of his day was their late night run to the gas station to get chocolate ice cream and bug juice.

sweetness and fun

After a 10 minute bout of what seemed like constant sneezing, I spent the day reclined and under covers hoping my nose would stop running so profusely. So far it hasn't. I'm rethinking the idea that teaching preschoolers was such a hot idea. Apparently I'm immune to nothing they have! I don't feel all that bad, and I hope it will pass soon.

Dennis was very considerate of me today. He told me he didn't want to get sick again and have to go to the hospital. He told me "that long wooden thing that they stuck way up my nose really really hurt." He was referring to the nasal swab to check for flu, and I assured him that doesn't happen all the time. He was pretty imaginative today, bringing David the jar of peanut butter after he'd told me "I said I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a sprite, but no one is making it yet." He held the peanut butter up to his ear and said "I think I hear bees singing in there!".

I went in to his room today and saw that there were Band Aids all over the floor. I wonder if he misunderstood when I told him it was a bamboo floor (and not a boo-boo floor). Who knows? He spent his evening creating lots of Lego scuba divers and was delighted when I made the suggestion that he play with them in his bath tonight. He couldn't wait for his Daddy to get home to see all his creations. He is bathing right now with his divers, several Lego sharks and an octopus, the fire boats he built, and lots of swimming firemen. He couldn't be happier!

iron man attack

I called for Dennis after supper and instead got Iron Man. He joined me in the library and tackled me (his evil nemesis Rust Woman). Iron Man had forgotten his boots, though, and was quickly subdued when I found his weak spot and tickled his bare feet. He body slammed me wrestling-style a few times and somehow while he was climbing over me, his iron elbow dragged across my eye socket and nearly turned my eyelid inside out. Ouch! Then he walked all over my hair on his way to jump off the futon and run for his Super Boots. When he reappeared, he was wearing his fireman rain boots, only he said they were "Iron Man Power Boots with the power to freeze you into ice!". He had to lie down so that he could aim his boots at me. Too bad we can't play outside for a few days; I think he could use the running!

Right now, he is stringing wooden beads on colorful shoelaces (still dressed as Iron Man). He says "I am making a necklace for Daddy; it will remind him of God. It's a very special necklace." David is suitably appreciative, but it didn't seem to matter. Dennis just aimed a boot at him and said "And now I just froze you dead!". He climbed on David's back and choked him, and then said "sorry Dad; was that Super choking?".

I think it's going to be a long, long night...

interview part 2

The complete poster--we brought the pictures to go with it today.

interview

Dennis is his preschool class Student of the Week. He was interviewed today. This is what he told his teacher about himself!

pajama day

School was a pajama party today! Dennis wore his pj's and slippers and took his new sleeping bag and camping pillow. He had his flashlight and Froggy and was all set for fun. His teacher greeted him in her one piece blue fleece pajamas with rubber duckies on them, complete with drop seat in the back. All the kids were so cute in their jammies! Since I was busy with my own class, I don't know what all transpired, but I hear that they curled up on their bags and listened to stories, shone their flashlights in the dark, ate cereal and milk... And they all went to the playground and played hard in their pajamas. It sounds like a good time was had by all!

We visited Gigi at the lake this afternoon and observed the demolition to her house (in the rain). Dennis marched in, put down his umbrella, and looked around. He said "so this is what happened to your house!". We have no idea what he meant, but he said it several times!