Safety in the Sun

Safety first when heading out to the pool. The Flying Monkey suggests you put sunscreen everywhere the sun may shine. Even your armpits.

A Bright Future

Yes, I remember I have 3 children. That youngest one just seems to do all the funny camera-worthy things. He's going to make people laugh for a living one day, this I know for sure.

Overheard at Dinner

Overheard at dinner.
The Flying Monkey: Look! This is how I make my black things bigger.

(his pupils)

I'm Olympic

Overheard at home while watching the 2008 Summer Olympic Games:

The Flying Monkey: (in start stance) On mart, set, GO! (running)
TFM: (1st lap through house) ONE!
TFM: (lap 2) TWO!
TFM: (lap 3) DADDY!
DH: Yes, buddy?
TFM: (lap 4) I'm Olympic!
DH: Yes, you are!
TFM: (lap 5) When I grow up, I be Olympic, OK?
DH: OK, buddy.

Overheard during a Thundery Afternoon

Number One Son: (walking to his room) I'm going to play with my Nintendo.
Me: OK.
NOS: Oh, Mom, I was talking to the small ones.

(I'm assuming he meant his sister & brother)


Number One Son: Knock Knock.
Queenie: Who's there?
Number One Son: Um...
The Flying Monkey & Queenie: Um who?
NOS: No, I'm still thinking.
TFM: Five. Days. Later.

(Who says four year olds can't grasp sarcasm?)

Love is in the Air

We went to a wedding this past weekend. We all went, the bride was a family friend. DH & I are friends with her parents and she lived with us for a brief time when Queenie was a baby.

So it was good to see them - the beautiful bride, her brother and her parents. I miss seeing them and hanging out.

Congratulations and best wishes K & N!

One Monkey's Adventures

The Flying Monkey has a special little monkey friend whom he loves dearly and takes everywhere. He is wonderful stuffed monkey with a long tail that makes him extra fun to twirl around.

Cooper is also the very special name that The Flying Monkey himself chose for his very special friend. It is challenging for my 4 year old monkey with speech and language delays to form that "K" sound, among others. So Cooper is a name that this mommy loves to hear over and over. And it makes me smile when Monkey touches his neck while he says Cooper. He says he's "doing his homework."

But we do have to be sure that Cooper stays at home while The Flying Monkey is at school. He might get lost or torn up. Monkey thinks Cooper is sad or bored without him there, but I told him he is fine. Cooper went to work with me one day and I took some photos to prove to Monkey that Cooper is not sad or bored.

So here are the photos I took for T.F. Monkey of Cooper's special adventures with The Boss Lady:

"That's my boy right there. I might miss him today."

"I guess I'll listen to a little music and dance."

"It's time for a little playtime! Wee!""Can I help you do anything? I'm a big kid!""What a busy day, are we on our way home?""I'll help with a little housework too.""Finally, quiet time with my favorite boy in the world."

T.F. Monkey loved the pictures of this day & thought they were so fun. But he still thinks Cooper is sad and bored without him. He's probably right.

Overheard at Preschool - Hug Me!

Overheard at Preschool:
The Flying Monkey & his friend Emma Grace.

Emma Grace: Bye {Monkey}!
The Flying Monkey: Bye Emma Grace!
EG: (Giggle, giggle - running toward TFM)
TFM: Hug me, Sistah! (holding open arms)
EG: Hug me, Brothah! (running into Monkey's arms and hugging!)

What Makes the World Go 'Round?

Do you ever wonder? Well, I'll tell you what makes the world go 'round. Dandelions. Sounds too simple, doesn't it? Well, it is.

But in our hurry, rush and go lives, we very rarely take the time to stop and smell the flowers.

Today we were rushing, The Flying Monkey goes to see his speech therapist twice a week and we were flying (no pun intended) to get to Mrs. Toodah's office.

Remaining true to himself, Monkey stopped to pick a dandelion. And blow the seeds. I joined him. We had fun. And we were not late.