Monthly Archives: March 2014

Little Miss-Speak #3 – Silent Movie

Posted on March 30, 2014 by admin

#3 She didn’t actually say anything, but……………… Scene 1: “Penny for your thoughts, Ko-ko?” – –    Scene 2: “S’okay, I know what I’m thinking…..” ps: A picture may say a thousand words, but I have to add to it anyway – … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #311 – Things Rockstar Does (They’re Not Cookies)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by admin

#311 Coming back from work (and not recognizing the lingering smell of chocolate all over the apartment, it is that alien), Kings opens the fridge. Kings (to me): You baked cookies? Rockstar: They’re not cookies. It’s a science experiment. (They have … Continue reading →

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Thought-Provoking Friday

Posted on March 29, 2014 by admin

1) Dad Turns Toddler Videos Into Action Movies. Here’s an e.g.: Way to make those iPhone vids interesting; that’s gotta be a class on this… Or at least an App… Anyone? The Rockstar was so impressed. **Update: There IS an … Continue reading →

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And Another 20-Seconds-Of-Your-Life-You’re-Not-Getting-Back-Conversation (Don’t Let ‘Em Feed Your Dog)

Posted on March 27, 2014 by admin

Brisk-walking home with JD after one of our twice-weekly “me-and-dog-time” outings, an oldish, large local man wearing the concierge uniform of our development calls the dog to him. When JD and I are out we often get stopped by strangers … Continue reading →

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Rockstar’s 3-Way Conference In Year 2

Posted on March 25, 2014 by admin

3-way Conference is the student-led activity where parents come in to participate in some class activities with their child, and sit in on a discussion led by the child on his/her progress and learning targets. (Around the school as usual … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #310 – Things Rockstar Does (Folding Dirty Clothes)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by admin

#310 He didn’t actually SAY anything, but….. These are Rockstar’s partially folded dirty clothes from rolling around all over Funzone, before I stopped him from folding them into an even neater pile (the clothes are filthy) and told him to get in the bath. WHO folds … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #309 – Using The Force Like A Jedi… For Snacks

Posted on March 23, 2014 by admin

#309 Rockstar: NNNGGGGGGGGGHHHH! Me: What in the wide world are you doing? Rockstar: Trying to use The Force to get a bun. Me: <handing the packet to him> Looks like it worked. Rockstar: Wait! Wait! Lemme try that again! Me: … Continue reading →

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Hope….. And Anarchy, This Saturday

Posted on March 22, 2014 by admin

1) Ranger Repairs Egg With Glue And Tape. Strangely (or maybe not so strangely), a sudden inspirational message of hope, in the hatching of a Kakapo parrot egg… There’s a moment after the dye is cast; breathe right, and you … Continue reading →

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Snack Wars

Posted on March 20, 2014 by admin

In case you thought the Miss was umm, “easier” to handle than Rockstar…  Each day at Miss’ twice-a-week pre-school, a rough schedule around Snack is as follows: The little kids line up to go wash their hands, sing/ listen to … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #308 – World Leaders Could Use “Minecraft Jedi”

Posted on March 18, 2014 by admin

#308 Me: How was school, darling? Rockstar: We were playing “Minecraft Jedi” today. You know my favorite color is blue right, so I wanted a blue light saber, and since I was the only one who wanted blue, I was … Continue reading →

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