Kickball: Week 2

Molly started kickball last week. The first week was filled with the thrill of the game. The second week, I guess the thrill was already worn-off. I didn't attend the game, but this is the update I got:

Me: How was kickball today?
Mike: Fine, oh fine.
Me: Did she seem to improve from last week, or the same?
Mike: She played the first two innings, the last three innings she held a worm. When she was in the outfield, she insisted on everyone coming over to see the worm. When she was at bat, she ran the bases holding the worm and pointing things out that Wormie (that was his name) might find of interest.

Kickball Week One

Sunday's Trip to American Girl Place

Upon finding out we were going on vacation in two weeks...

Molly: Kelly, let's start packing now!
Kelly: Right now!
Molly: Hurry! Mom! Dad! We need our suitcases!
Dad: Uh, girls.... we're not going for two more weeks.
Molly: I know, but time flies when you're really excited!

End of an Era

R.I.P. Dave Arneson.

Chag Sameach!

The Purim celebrations have been underway since last week, starting with a visit by Molly to her alma mater on the Upper West Side for pre-Purim circus fun:

Then it was face painting and cotton candy at Kelly's school's Purim festival on Sunday:

Monday was Mordecai and Esther lollipops from Grandma.

So what does that leave for the big day itself on Tuesday? Tune in to BCM tomorrow to find out!

Two Ways of Looking at an Ant

I.
Mom, Molly asks, can you open the front door for me. It is literally freezing cold out. Sure, uh why? I just gotta let this little guy go, that's all, and she shows me an ant crawling up her arm.

II.
Mom!!!! Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!
I run up the stairs to Kelly's room.
What's up little bear?
There is an ANT!!!!!!!!!! On my bed!!!!!!!! Get it! Get it!
I get it with a tissue, and it is gone.
All gone, little pie.
Mom, there was an ant! An ANT!!! Are you SURE it's gone?