Complexity

Zach's teacher told me about this exchange, which happened on the first day of first grade.

Zach: Is learning to read a very complex process?

Teacher: ...probably not for you...

Food Family

Zach: I feel like you and Daddy are supposed to be married.

Betsy: Me, too, but why do you think so?

Zach: It's kind of like you are the butter and Daddy is the bread.

(Pause.)

And let's say that bread and butter and salt and pepper all go together. It's like you're the butter, Daddy's the bread, I'm the salt, and Katie's the pepper.

Transitions, sort of

Zach: I'm a kid who was a Star Wars fan, and turned into a peace fan.

And by the way, I'm still a Star Wars fan.

Get Up and Run Around

Grandpa's not old, but he's past that getting up and running around thing. Every time we play Wii, I beat him. Even on the games I'm not good at.

Favorite Parts

Upon waking up this morning.

Zach: Mom, this is one of my favorite parts of my life. You know why? I love it when it's just my family at home and we're all doing something fun.

Those crazy teenagers

Pre-bus talk....

Zach: I don't understand teenagers. They just get right on the bus. They don't look back, don't get a hug, nothing.

Betsy: That's right. You'll never be like that.

Copping 'Tude

While waiting for the bus....

Betsy: I couldn't believe how much work Mrs. Smith showed us at your conference! Kindergarten is a lot of work! You must be so busy every single day.

Zach: Which is WHY I should be treated RIGHT when I get home.