Friday

Sweet Pea update: Sweet Pea is snug and happy where she is and is showing no immediate interest in expanding her horizons. She *did* make sure Jen knows she is there, so obviously she enjoys attention. Silly girl. There will be so much more attention out here!

Ryan is happily playing Marble Drop in the living room. He has definite ideas of what he wants and makes sure Grandma doesn't interfere with his creative expression. He is currently learning to use his words instead of just his voice (asking instead of screaming) to garner cooperation. He has also been learning polite ways to tell Grandma to 'go away' since Mommy says it is rude to say that to Grandma. Some of my favorites: 'Would you like to sit on the couch, Grandma?' 'Go in the kitchen, Grandma.' 'You go to the bathroom, now.' These are only used when The Imp takes over and Ryan wants things his way. I have to curb the laughter somehow, because it really *is* funny.