Rainy Day Fairy Play

The boys and I were home all day on Saturday. It was raining and Jack was away at graduate auditions for SMU. They were both in superb moods - usually one of them is happy and the other wants something different. We cuddled, played, sang and Walker dove into his imagination with some creative role playing. 

Here was the pretend conversation on Walker's fairy phone:

Walker: Hello. Stella?
(pause)
Walker: Yes, I'm calling about our date.
(pause)
Walker: Yes, I'm still coming over. But I'm a little late because my wings are broken. I might have to walk.
(pause)
Walker: Well, aren't you sweet.
(pause)
Walker: No, I don't mind walking, but I'll have to take my wings to the shop tomorrow.

Scooter

Walker wanted to take his new scooter, a Christmas gift from Pa John, to the park this week. It was a chilly day, but we still had a wonderful time. Here are some shots from that maiden voyage and some others just for fun. (Can you tell Mama likes her new camera?)

Waiting Rooms

Walker spends a lot of time in waiting rooms. While Charlie visits a therapist or a doctor or clinician, Walker is asked to "hang out", "be cool", "occupy yourself", "wait, wait, wait".  And usually he does it without complaint.  He's amazing.  How did I end up with such an understanding little man? 

Walker - thank you so much for all that you do!

Here you are in yet another waiting room this morning, chilling out on the sofa.

Back to School from Winter Break

Walker was thrilled to go back to school today. He came bounding out of his bedroom upon waking with a handful of clothes and announced, "This is what I'm wearing to school today!"  Then he gobbled up some yogurt and asked, "Can we go now? I'm ready to see all my friends. I missed them so much!"  Here's our eager kiddo, ready to greet the day.

Gratuitous Photo Session