WORKMEN

If only all of the local workmen could be so cute and sooo happy about working.   Sometimes an afternoon of gardening and fixing things is just what is in order.   Our two handymen spent a good hour or so trimming the gardening and working on repairs.  For Luke this is an afternoon well spent doing the things he enjoys most.  What better way to work than with your best friend!!

THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL

So it has been FOREVER since I last blogged.  Instead of making excuses I am going to just jump back in and start it up again.  I have long awaited X-mas photos that need to be posted, and a few from the park as well.  As soon as time permits I will get them on here.  In the meantime I could not resist making note of Luke's hilarious comment.  For those parents out there that allow their child too to become addicted to reality television..this one is for you.  Luke came home the other day with a yellow slip of paper that he had found in one of his lunch packs.  He came running over to me and said "mommy , mommy I am going to Hollywood".  Yes my child has watched American Idol!!  We already have him preparing his audition songs for American idol 2020 :)  

JAMES DEAN HAS NOTHING ON ME

Anastasia (Spencer's Mom) captured these photos last week.  Luke was brooding about something which he often does these days.  When he is upset or just acting he will find a corner and get himself a little alone time.  Since I think he is a bit young to make the cover of GQ I thought I would post them on here instead!!

TWO BOYS, THREE BALLS AND ONE FRIENDSHIP

Sounds like the title of an NBC pilot.  I think these pictures speak for themselves.  Luke is obsessed with basketball this week so this is his new ball that he picked out all by himself.  Who doesn't like pink or purple..honestly!!

DATE NIGHT

First I will impress her with my physical strength and agility!

Next I will show her how I can fly solo.

Then I will take her for a ride in my "copter"

I definitely think I won her over!!

SO TOP GUN!

OH CHRISTMAS TREE

This year is really the first year that Luke has understood Christmas which makes it sooo much more exciting for all of us.  Nothing says Christmas like the smell of the tree, the beautiful lights, and the pretty ornaments.  Said by a good jewish girl.  Last year Michael wanted a plastic tree thinking it was better for the environment, less wasteful, less hassle, etc.  This year he did not even bring it up.  I think it was because last year ever so calmly I explained to him that well.."I married him for the tree!" 

So on Saturday we went for a little shopping, a trip to see Santa and then to pick out our wonderous tree.  Though it was probably 78 degrees outside we bundled up because it just does not feel like Christmas without a little chill in the air.  So even though there wasn't one..well hey..we are all actors.  Luke is the best actor I know.  He played his part swimmingly!

ALL "COOP-ED" UP

This post is quintessentially esoteric in that only a few members of my readers will truly understand the humor of my title.  But for the rest of you..namely my mother and mother-in-law I will try to explain.  Luke and I met some of our friends, Anastasia and Spencer at an indoor playground last week-The Coop.  Much buzz has been circling around this new indoor space mainly amongst our fellow Children's Circle community.  Since it is located right around the corner from our house we decided we would give The Coop a try.  I spent the morning stalling until its 10 am open time and showed Luke some photos of the indoor space on the internet.  BIG BIG BIG mistake.  Luke wanted to go to the Coop IMMEDIATELY.   I managed to stall and we met Anastasia and Spencer at the Coop promptly at 10.   I was busy paying when I returned to find my son already following Spencer up a very steep rope ladder tube (see photo) which looked quite shall we say intense particularly for someone with vertigo.  Anyways I was excited to see that he was already enjoying the space.

Moments later I look up to see that Luke has now made it to the top but does not want to slide down the large tube slide into the ball pit and is instead standing behind the glass very calmly but CLEARLY asking for his mother.  Being a wonderful friend Anastasia offered to go up instead of making me (with vertigo) attempt what looked like a pretty tremendous feat..  I should also mention that upon initially ascending the ladder Anastasia too found herself a bit nauseous.  Just let the record show.  Moments later I watched (but could not hear due to the blaring music) as Anastasia tried to talk my son off the ledge so to speak.  He was calm, no tears, but very clear that the slide (an enclosed tube) was just too scary for him.  She offered to put him on her lap or help him climb back down which he almost did but lost momentum due to the people coming up the ladder at the same time.   I just can't resist the lovely shot of my dear friend trying to save me from having to go up the ladder and attempting to help Luke down.

Though she was quite good at talking with Luke..it was a job for MOM.  I found myself bravely ascending the ladder and encouraging him to slide back down the slide (on my lap).  We followed  Anastasia who slid down herself while grasping the sides of the tunnel.  Once down we all happily played in the ball pit.  ALL of us.  It was quite deep and I must say pretty relaxing.  

Though Anastasia and I spent most of our time at the Coop discussing its misuse of space and how we would redesign it if we had the structure, our sons LOVED it.  They found things to do and happily entertained themselves.  Luke and Spencer particularly loved the costumes.  And when it was time for snack they equally enjoyed a nice rest.   All and all another fun outing.  Luke has already asked to go back.  Glad that he was not traumatized!!  In fact he recounted the story of climbing up and finding it too scary NUMEROUS times.  I feel happy that I have a child who can clearly express how he feels with out being panicked and is secure in his expression.  Whew.  Guess we are doing SOMETHING right.

Luke as Ladybug

Masterpiece Theatre!

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