Teagan came into the office this morning and asked, “what are you listening to, Daddy?”

Me (absentmindedly): An album called Never Mind the Bollocks by the Sex Pistols.
Teagan: What’s a “bollocks”?
Me: Um… (crap) they’re uh, well, it’s another word for cow testicles.
Teagan: You’re listening to music about cow testicles?
Me: Well no. No, in the UK, bollocks is a word used instead of bullshi…it’s a bad word in England. Let’s leave it at that for now, ok?
Teagan: Ok. Seems kind of weird though.

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It’s taco night and this is how we roll. Ole!

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NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

I spent a few minutes this morning celebrating with my youngest daughter, Ayn, and her classmates at her preschool by reading my favourite Dr. Suess book, Fox in Socks.

I always enjoy reading that to kids. The look on their faces when I read the line about the book being dangerous is always priceless. The school also hooked me up with a great hat like the Cat from Cat in the Hat. I’ve decided to wear it all day today and remind people that reading to children is one of the best activities we can engage in as adults if we want to create lifelong successful readers.

You can read more about the NEA’s program, Read Across America here: http://www.nea.org/readacross

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We took Ayn and Teagan to Willow Lawn Mall to see Santa last Thursday night.

As we walked in, I asked Ayn, “What are you going to say to Santa?”

“Um. Happy Chanukah,” she replied.

Who knew Santa was Jewish?

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Melon party!

Photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tfenderson/sets/72157621878013283/

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My sister-in-law, Lauren, is moving from Baltimore to Richmond in a few days. She’s accepted a sales position at the local Fox affiliate, WRLH 35 and until she’s had time to scope out the area and find an apartment, she’ll live with us.

Teagan and Ayn will bunk up in Teagan’s room, which Ayn thinks is great. Her big sister’s room was previously a place that was off limits without supervision. She’s also showing a streak of humour by going into her room when it’s time for a diaper change. On entering the room, she’ll look at you with a silly grin and say, “Oh! This not Ayn’s room any more!” and then run into her new room laughing.

Teagan claims to look forward to getting Ayn out of the crib in the morning and snuggling with her until Mom and Dad wake up. We’ll see how that works out.

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A few photos from the First Market Mile Kids Run.

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