Liam's first swing and enjoying the nice weather.

Liam's first swing and enjoying the nice weather.

Liam following the cheerio path his brothers created for him.

Liam following the cheerio path his brothers created for him.

Yesterday we had veggie burgers.

Yesterday we had veggie burgers.

I ate one and a half and felt full (I only ate the extra half because it tasted so good, they were really filling).
Sara ate one and a quarter.
Nate ate a quarter of one.
James ate a quarter of one.
Liam ate one and a half and we cut him off...

You know you're getting old / don't go out for movies much when you instinctively reach for the remote to turn the...

You know you're getting old / don't go out for movies much when you instinctively reach for the remote to turn the volume down when the trailers start...

Any guesses how many meals it took this guy to polish of this casserole dish all by himself?

Any guesses how many meals it took this guy to polish of this casserole dish all by himself?

James was on a bit of a roll at lunch. Some quotes:

James was on a bit of a roll at lunch. Some quotes:

James, "I can't hear God. He needs to yell if he wants me to listen."

Later,talking about where to have quiet time, Nate, "I don't want to be in the basement by myself, I'm too scared."
James, "I'm not too scared! I'm one scared!"

Later yet, me, "James, behave!"
James, "I don't know how to 'have'."

Last Saturday it was cold (-38 with wind chill), but it had just snowed so I was going out to shovel and the boys...

Last Saturday it was cold (-38 with wind chill), but it had just snowed so I was going out to shovel and the boys were getting dressed to "help" me. James comes out of his room wearing shorts.

Me, "James, why are you in shorts, put some pants on."
James, "Why?!"
Me, "Because it's winter and it's cold outside."
James, "Well, if we go outside we have to wear snow pants anyways..."
Hmmm, he has a pooint.

A couple photos from the holidays, all shot in abysmal lighting conditions.

A couple photos from the holidays, all shot in abysmal lighting conditions.

Sara, "James, do you know why you're in time out?"

Sara, "James, do you know why you're in time out?"
James, "My heart says, what?"
Sara, "You're in time out because you hit mom."
James, "My heart can't hear you because it's inside my body."

I was at the pool with the boys yesterday, and James had wandered off along the side of the pool to get a better...

I was at the pool with the boys yesterday, and James had wandered off along the side of the pool to get a better look at what Nate was doing. After a bit he turned around and started running towards me. The pool being noisy, I didn't want to yell, so I put my hand up palm out in the universally acknowledged symbol for stop. James looked up as he was running, first at the hand and then into my eyes, slowing slightly as obvious recognition flickered across his face. Good, I thought, that was easy, I'm an amazing parent with incredibly well trained children. That's when I realized, he was now smiling with a look of determination on his face and running even faster. I was about to yell something but by that time he had closed the distance and was high fiving me...

I guess we still need to perfect our hand signals. On a semi-related note, James has perfected the sarcastic thumbs up. Which he sometimes pulls out when I do things like drop food on the floor while feeding Liam.

Guard mouse Halloween costumes.

Guard mouse Halloween costumes.

James, our 3 year old, has been to Tinker Town (local amusement park) exactly once in his life, yet it's obviously...

James, our 3 year old, has been to Tinker Town (local amusement park) exactly once in his life, yet it's obviously left a big impression.

For example, this morning, "My stomach is saying it's hungry for jam toast... and that it wants to go to Tinker Town", even though it's been month's since he's been.

Another common one, if he's sick or been injured, "I need to go to Tinker Town to make me all better."

Another gorgeous fall weekend, and some spontaneous neighbourhood fun.

Another gorgeous fall weekend, and some spontaneous neighbourhood fun.

The weather has been unseasonably warm, so we decided to take advantage of it while we still could.

The weather has been unseasonably warm, so we decided to take advantage of it while we still could.

Liked the moment, so I thought I'd take a photo.

Liked the moment, so I thought I'd take a photo.

This one is for Jeff Lukin

This one is for Jeff Lukin 
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/19/6533493/car-commercials-from-the-1980s-were-completely-insane

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Finally got a chance to check out the new zoo exhibits with the family.

Finally got a chance to check out the new zoo exhibits with the family.

James is beginning to be a bit of negotiator. The other day James goes, "I want to go to IKEA."

James is beginning to be a bit of negotiator. The other day James goes, "I want to go to IKEA."
Sara, "I don't know."
James, "My owwie will heal faster if we go."
(The magical healing powers of IKEA.)
Sara, "I'm not sure if we'll have time today."
James, "Um okay, can you think about it and talk about it with dad?"
Sara, "Sure."
James, "Okay!", walks away happy.