It was an early release day from school.  The kidlets spent their spare hours this afternoon pretending they were at a beach.  This involved wearing appropriate beach attire, pretending to jump into the waves, thrashing about like they were swimming, and sunbathing in the late afternoon sun that crept through…

Dr. Peds:  Hey, buddy.  How's it going? Mr. Sneaky Pants:  I'm STARVING!  I am so hungry.   Dr. Peds:  Didn't you just have a snack? Mr. Sneaky Pants:  That was HOURS ago. Dr. Peds:  Isn't it almost time for supper? Mr. Sneaky Pants:  Well, yeah, but I only had ONE…

Today was "Dress Up like Your Favorite Character from a Book Day" at Sarah's school, the grand finale to Reading Month.  Sarah choose to dress up like Fanny, from Hollie Hobbie's book, which we really love around this house.  She came up with the costume herself:  black leggings, a tutu,…