Young Warrior

Owen has been counting well for some time but Monday after playing with Hayden next door has reached a new level of excitement in numbers. "I can count to 100!" Apparently Hayden taught him to do it and I was pretty impressed. He always got stuck a… more »

Owen seems to say something mentionable hourly so when I write something it's because I happen to be close enough to the computer to get it. I can't remember everything he says unfortunately. Just now it was this: Owen: I'm going to pray...God is gr… more »

Owen was intent on helping me make breakfast this morning. When he is assistant chef, he doesn't want to miss anything. I was beginning the process of a putting together a big pot of oatmeal. As I was pouring water into the pan Owen says, "Mommy, can… more »

Owen: "I'll get a chocolate Pocky for me and strawberry for Ivan." Me: "But what if Ivan wants chocolate?" Owen: Exasperated silence Me: "Ivan, do you want chocolate Pocky or strawberry?" Ivan: "Cochlate" Me: "Get Ivan a chocolate Pocky… more »

This is the way Owen has been requesting his sandwiches be cut lately but this is not his usual sandwich. The heart cut sandwich came about late last year and he explained to me that it means that he loves me and that I love him. I totally agree. The… more »