Highlights from 1/23/13

• Stephen discovered Pat McManus and almost had the whole book finished by bedtime.  And yes, he did go to school and even mutual and even managed to pack for an upcoming Scout camp out.   
• Noah set up his wooden train set while Spencer was napping.  When Spencer woke up and headed right for the train tracks, Noah didn't get upset.  He just changed his game to "The Giant Baby".  (You have to say that in as deep a voice as you can muster.) Suddenly all the trains were running for their lives as The Giant Baby picked up their tracks and even chewed on some of them!  Aaaaaggghhh!  It was so hilarious listening to Noah's little voices for the trains.  And it was so nice not to hear, "Mom!  Come get Spencer!  He's getting my.....!"
• After school, Anne put on some swing music and was dancing around the living room.  Spencer LOVES music and started dancing along too!  I love his dancing!
• I finally threw out the poinsettia I bought at the school fundraiser a couple of weeks before Christmas.  It was a really tought plant!  It went for almost 3 weeks without getting watered and the leaves were just starting to look funny!  Mostly I wanted it gone because it had been sitting on the kitchen counter this whole time taking up space and getting in the way.  I've got to remember that for next year!
• Naomi and Ellen walked home in the rain yesterday and thought it was great!  I was totally prepared for lots of grumbling about it, but they were thrilled with their wet hair!
• James put the finishing touches on the very large bookshelf he and Stephen started building on Saturday.  WooHoooo!  It is beautiful!!!  I love it.  One shelf even has a power strip on it and is now our charging station.  I am really looking forward to filling it up!  HeeHeee!
• I bought a new broom.  It is angled and sweeps under the counter much better than my old one did which has moved on to the garage.  It's the simple things.... :)