T-Wolves

Thanks to HopeKids and some generous season ticket holder who couldn’t use their amazing center court seats, Andy and Jude were able to enjoy a Timberwolves game up close and personal.  Jude had never really been interested in basketball and was always more interested in the food than the game when we sat up at the top of the arena.   I had a feeling it would be a different experience if he was closer to the action and I jumped at the chance to claim 2 excellent center court seats to the game the other day.  Andy said that Jude kept calling the Timberwolves the Twins and drove him nuts with the questions.  I bet he sounded just adorable.  Andy said when Jude realized that some baskets were worth 2 points and some further away shots were worth 3, he asked how many points are awarded if a shot goes from one basket all the way down the court to the other basket.  With those curious questions and the giant inflatable hands he clapped throughout the game, I bet the regulars around him are glad he’ll probably never be back in their proximity again.

Weaned at 3-1/4

At nearly 3-1/4 years old, Asher is weaned.  I had intended to wean him when I went to Israel for 2 weeks in February, but he wasn’t up for it.  Asher just asked for milkies tonight after weeks of none.  I let him try and he said they were all gone.  Then he suggested we load them up with his chocolate milk.  Yep, I think he’s done for good now.

Best Letter Ever

Jude (7) got the sweetest letter ever from his cousin, Ivan (also 7).  It was attached to a paper airplane and he intended to fly it here, but Katie convinced him to mail it.  It reads, “Hi Jude! you’re the best costen [cousin]! I love you! You’re too good of a friend! I can’t stand it! You’re an outstanding friend! You’re outstanding! You got to the top of the clip chart! [Term Ivan’s school uses for best behaved kids] In coming for Jude! Love Ivan.”  I love that Ivan and wish he was mine!

ivan letter

Asher’s Quote of the Day

Asher likes to store stuff (toys, cups of melted ice water) in the crack between his bed and the wall.  He busted into the candy we bought for Halloween and said, while holding up the lollipop, “I’m going to put this lollipop in my crack so I can have it tomorrow.”  Jude and I found it hilarious.  Asher didn’t get it.