Kids Say the Darndest Things

1. "They look dashing!" Grafton's response to seeing Dad's new dress shoes.
2. "Some bugs have been reported in the software". Overhead while Grafton was enacting a conversation between his dolls.

Shoelaces Knot a Problem Anymore

He's finally done it. Grafton can now tie his shoes. I'm convinced he could have done this a year ago, but why give up such a handy parental service before one has to? I watched him tie one shoe on his own earlier this week while at school. And yesterday morning he tied both of his shoes, proudly presenting his tied shoelaces to both of his parents before heading off to school.

Too Big for Mom?

It seems Mom's days of lifting up Grafton for a hug may be over. He's too big now! (And Mom's back is too injury prone.) And life moves on...

Athleta

After dinner, I found Grafton sitting on our recliner checking out the latest Athleta catalog to arrive at our hose. It had a women in a bathing suit on the front cover. I asked him if he liked the catalog and he shyly admitted that he did, with a grin. I asked him why and he told me, "the people". I followed up, "Pretty ladies, aren't they?" And he agreed.