Benji Goes to the Barber

Benji had his first visit to the barbershop on Saturday. We took him to Mr. Staples, a real old fashioned barber, and he was great. He did not even seem to notice he was getting a trim until the barber got to his bangs. Here he is all trimmed up for his birthday next week:

Abby's First Beau

It started with this picture. The kids were asked to draw a picture of a friend, and tell why they were a friend. Abby, of course, drew Julia. Aiden drew this (it says "This is Abby. I like her because she is pretty.") A few days later, and quite out of the blue, Abby asked for a playdate with Aiden. Since then, we have been hearing about Aiden more and more. On Saturday, he ran to join us at temple, and throughout the service was alternately holding Abby's hand or stroking her hair. Then, in the middle of one song, he turned and planted a kiss right on her lips. I was a little stunned. Abby sagely told me that "Aiden loves me." I am not sure we are ready for this preschool romance.

Getting Ready for Passover

Passover is only two weeks away, and it is never too early to start preparing for it. Abby's got the breaking the matzoh and pouring the wine parts down pat, but she is a little resistant to learning the four questions.

Double Bath Fun

The surest way to get them in the tub is to let them take a bath together.

Telling Jokes

Abby: Knock Knock.
Daddy: Who's There?
Abby: Banana.
Daddy: Banana Who?
Abby: Apple Pear Kiwi Fruit.

Hey, she thinks this is an hilarious joke.

Flat Benji

Yup, it is all laying down now. That may change when he gets his first real haircut next week.

A Lady Needs Pearls

Last week, Gammy took Abby shopping for a treasure to put in the new treasure box they made together. Ever the girl, Abby chose pearls (well, fake pearls, but she doesn't know the difference). She has been wearing them around the house every since.