New Loves

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens...
- The Sound of Music

J's new faves:

• Spelling! One of his favourite shows right now is Wordworld.
  
• Counting. Up to 100. And down to his birthday.
  
• Rockets, planets and outer space. J has gone through the whole gamut of boy things like trains, race cars, dinosaurs and has now entered outer space. Sample of recent questions and statements: How come Saturn has rings? Holes on the moons are craters (although he said something that sounded like kay-ers, which led to some confusion). Crayons and bottles turn into rocket ships that take off from Mars in his hands. Good thing he has a Dad who was just as fascinated by outer space as a kid.
  
• Cooking. J and E fight for the honour of pouring pasta into the pot. And few things make their day like baking and decorating cupcakes.

E's new faves:

• Dancing and singing. E breaks into song all the time, although right now she's usually the only one who understands what she's singing. Mom gets it once in a while.
  
• Being the centre of attention. E's class at school does this song where each child gets a chance to do a trick in front of everyone; she loves it so much we do re-enactments at home almost everyday. E's turning out to be a pretty good actress too. Her fake cry is worthy of an Oscar, we think.
• Going to sleep with her dolly. She comes out in the morning clutching her baby by its arm. And when she doesn't see it, she says, "Me baby?"
  
• Cooking. See above.