Pronouncement

We were riding in the car, and Eddie had been quiet for some time. Suddenly he said "Pirates have green teeth!"

Um

Yesterday, Eddie got a goodie bag at his school's farewell picnic, including a ball, some stickers, a little notebook, and a pen. He's been having fun writing and drawing in the notebook. The teachers had a bag for Vincent too!

Today, Eddie was examining Vincent's bag, and noticed that it didn't include a pen. He asked why not.

"Pens are not for babies," I said.

"Why not?"

There seem to be many reasons, but I said "They're too sharp."

"Not if his big brother wants to kill him!" said Eddie.

Uh

No more Mr. Shy Guy

Eddie used to be pretty shy. Not anymore!

When we're at the playground, he will just sit down next to random grownups on benches and strike up a conversation. He'll ask them about any logos or words on their belongings. He'll be very collegial, perhaps put his hand on their shoulder.

The other day, we were at the playground, and he was talking to a grandmother in the sandbox. She had the temerity to look at her own family or something for a while, but Eddie wanted to discuss a basketball game some other kids were playing, so he tapped her on her shoulder to get her attention.

Then after Eddie has been talking to someone for a while, Vincent will usually wander up to say hello too. His preferred approach is to smile and point at their face.

Front page

Eddie is on the front page of the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge!

Alas, the poster child won't be there for this one.