What I Want For Christmas

Last night, Tara asked Carson what he wanted the most from Santa. Without missing a beat, he said:

"A kid."

"A kid?" Tara asks.

"Yeah, a boy kid, not a girl."

"You mean a brother?" Tara asks.

"Yeah, a brother, not a sister," says Carson.

Santa can't bring those on the sleigh.........and its a good thing too.

You Will Call Him Names

Hannah is learning Christmas carols at school so we get a rendition of the current song at home on a daily basis.

The latest one causes Tara and I some concern....

'Rudolph the red nosed reindeer,
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw him,
You would call him names.'

What are they teaching kids these days?

Blogger How-To

OK. This isn't really about our family but this is a short little 'tutorial' on one of the features of our blog which is kind of neat.....leaving comments to each story.

At the bottom of each story, there is a data line that shows when the story was published and then a piece that usually says "0 comments." If you 'click' on the "0 comments" it will take you to another screen where you can type comments into the box on the right side of the screen. Down below the box, there are several options on how to leave your name so we know who said what. The most common is the second to last option which is the 'name' option. If you select this option, you are then able to type your name or nickname in the box, mash the 'submit' button, and the comment will show up on the blog.

If someone comments on a particular story, the '0 comments' button will now read '1 comment,' '2 comments,' etc. You can then click on that item and the comments will show up in a different window.

We promise, if you type comments, we will read them to the kids.....

This is just another way where the family can stay connected.

WINGS Award

Yesterday, Carson came home and told us that he got an award at school. Any more, Carson gets quite a bit of 'prizes' from the prize box for picking up or for doing what he is supposed to do so Tara and I were not really expecting what he was about to show us.....

He produced a small blue card from his backpack that said he received an Adams Elementary WINGS Award. It goes on to read:

"(Carson) gave up his time at centers to go work with another student who was feeling lonely! *Showing compassion for others!!!"

This makes us really proud of him. One thing for sure, Carson has a BIG heart.

We're proud of you Carson!!!

The Monkey

Yesterday, Carson was telling me about how his class went on a field trip to the State Capitol Building some time ago. He started to tell me how many floors were in the Capitol and a few stories about the art and architecture of the old building. Then he said something about a 'monkey.'

"What?" I ask him.

"You know, the monkey on top of the capitol."

"It's a sower Carson," I tell him.

He makes me explain what a sower is for a little bit and then he gets quiet for a minute....

"I just figured it was a monkey. It looks like a monkey."

Our compliments to the sculptor.

The Bird

Hannah was running around tonight trying to get my attention as I was picking up toys around the kids' bedrooms. Finally, I stopped to see what she wanted and turned to face her.....what I found was a 3 year old girl giving me 'the bird.' What she was trying to tell me was that the 'owey' on her finger was getting better.

After I stopped laughing and spent the next 5 minutes trying to get Carson's attention, I grabbed the camera and told Carson that his sister wanted to tell him something. He soon found out that she wanted to show him this:

Something tells me that I will have the opportunity at a similar photo when she is 16.

He's 6!!!

Happy Birthday Carson. You are the 'Big 6' now!!! Have a great day buddy and eats lots of cake.