Let the Right One In...

Tucker likes for you to tell him stories, particularly at bedtime. Since Andy is a great storyteller, I have largely relegated this duty to him. I have known for some time that the stories involved creatures such as werewolves, mummies, sea monsters, and vampires (“gampires” as Tucker says), but last night, found out just how detailed these stories have become (and a little backstory for those who don’t know Andy well….he has a lifelong obsession with monsters and obviously is tickled that Tucker is showing the same inclination).

So, last night, as I am taking over for Andy putting Tucker in the bed…

T: Tell me a story

Me: Okay, what’s it about? (This is our routine. He picks the characters, and I try to invent ways for him to befriend them…i.e….and then, Tucker gives the Sea Monster some Fruit Snacks! And they lived Happily! Ever! After!)

T: A Gampire….a Werewolf…a Witch…and a Sea Monster! And a Mummy!

Me: Okay, so Mommy and Tucker went to aaaaa…..

T: Castle!

Me: to a castle! And we opened the door, and there was a spooky Vampire!

T: And Father Deasey was there, and he sprinkled Holy Water on him!!

Me: laughing….


Really? My three year old knows the proper way to eradicate a vampire. Thanks Andy!

Highlights

A brief recap of the last month & a half, in pictures...


We met cousins from faraway...



Lauren relaxed her "No Pigtail" rule, just for one day..."Dad, can you turn these candles on?" asked Tucker...

Three Years Old!...

And...SIX!!!

(Oh yes, Lauren had a Batman birthday.)
We found a new park...

And we crash hard at night...

We are really looking forward to being in Gulfport for July 4 and the week following. Other than that, we are trying to find lots of ways to stay cool in this heat!

MIA

I know, I know...but I have excuses! I got a new camera! My computer died! I've been so busy that I haven't had time! I wanted everyone to remember that I ran in a race! I've been trapped under something heavy!...

I promise to write and catch up...soon. Now that I have camera/computer access I will get things posted in a more timely manner.

Until then...