Family Responses

I. On visiting Daddy between RPO rehearsals
R-Nice to see everybody but it was too cold for little boys to walk back and forth from the garage to the hall to the coffee shop and whatnot. It was fun to trot them around the school. Owen got scolded by the Operations Manager for trying to climb onto the stage.
J-It was...fun. It was nice to get out of the house. I wish James' fingers hadn't gotten slammed in the door. It was cold.
James-I DO NOT WANT TO DO THAT. I loved it there, Daddy. Hey, Daddy look how I have a good idea. <whispers> Go get Mommy. <To J> We're going to catch you.

II. Chocolate Chip cookies
R-Loved the new recipe, ate three of them after lunch, immediately sugar crashed and took an hour and a half nap
J-They could be my new go-to recipe. I want to try them next time with higher quality chocolate and chilling the dough overnight so the flavors meld.
James-Yummy!
Owen-<Runs into the kitchen to go get more cookies>

III. Remote Controlled Car
R-I can't wait for the batteries to run out. They're almost done, but Owen found where I hid it (behind the chair) and has been running it all afternoon.
J-"Owen, would you just put that thing in another room? The engine has to burn out soon, right?"
James-It is really helpful. I turned it off to save the battery.
Owen-<Continues to chase the car with the remote stuck on go in one hand, frustrated he can't catch it.>

IV. Daddy getting Mommy
R-James doubles over laughing whenever I pick J up, and it's funny to see him convulsing on the floor in laughter while I carry her around.
J-"I think you're going to throw out your back"
James-OOkay! You are a great good play chaser. Should we go play chase? Here we gooo..
Owen-<cries in terror whenever I pick J up>