Like a Squirrel in a Nut Factory

Sunday, before the Tea Party, we took River to Toys R'Us for the first time. Jo wanted to pick up some toys that didn't require batteries. Simple toys that only required good ol' fashioned imagination. Despite our best intentions, we noticed that River was drawn mostly to the big ticket items with all the gee-wiz bells and whistles. This revelation made me wish that the store would also sell Rolaids or Tums. It was a lot of fun, however, to just let her run amok. . and that's just what she did.


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"I want some of these! Can I have some of these?"

"Would do you think Mommy? Hippo or Bear? Why choose? Can I has both?

". . oh, and can I has a hog? Pretty please? I want to be like Cindy!"

"And this too! It would be great in snow! Pretty please!"
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"NEVER MIND! I JUST WANT THE HORSE!"

And after the toy store and Tea Party we naturally went to Bob Evans. .

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again. .

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. . where River proceeded to give herself a mashed potato Pompadour. (Yes. That's mashed potatoes.).

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River Discovers Daddy's New Bike

There was a bit of confusion as to who actually owns the bike. .

"Wow! This is great. Better than that Radio Flyer I wanted AND the same color!"

"The seat is really comfy even without my pampers!"

"What do you mean by "It's Daddy's Bike"?"

"Well this is most disappointing."

"I take it anyway!!"

Happy Real Boss's Day

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"I've seen the bosses job, and I don't want it."

- Bill Cosby

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Women are natural-born multi-taskers. All of them. I've worked for men and for women. Men are easier. They don't expect too many things at once. . the tend to space 'em out a bit. They have no reason to think that you (assuming you're a guy like me) are capable of moving any faster than they are. Women. . well, look out. You're going to be busy. I've also been in charge of men and women. I have to hustle because the women are always on the verge of making me look bad (and often do). They are quick. Organized. They have psychic abilities. Eyes in the back of their heads. .
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Mothers have honed these skills to black-belt status. They've reached the apex. Multi-Taskers Supreme.
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My wife has recently joined the ranks of women who can proudly claim the title of "Mother" and it is a title that fits her like a glove. 14 years ago she relieved my Mom of my personal care taking duties. She's managed to keep me happy and healthy while holding down a full-time job and managing the daily household stuff. Oh sure, I do stuff too. I do laundry, loosen tight jars and kill spiders. I also occasionally have to be the big scary voice on the phone whenever Jo's diplomacy falls on deaf ears during the occasional customer debacle. Make no mistake, however, it is Jo who is responsible for the Lion's Share of keeping everything together and running smooth. And now we have a daughter! Now she has 2 of us to look after!! AND SHE WANTED TO DO THIS!! Is she crazy?
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Happy Mother's Day, Jo. River and I love you and are so grateful for all you do.

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