Flash, ah-ah-ahhhh!

So there we were at the end of a nice Thai takeout dinner at our house with our friends. Avi and their son Gwylim who is also 3 had run back to Avi's room to play. Gwylim came back into the living room and was playing with some trains on the floor, but Avi was curiously quiet in his room. He could have been reading a book, or playing with his vegetables, but we soon found out what was up when, much to our surprise Avi came out in his socks and shouted, "I'm naked!" - So he was; bare but for the socks on his feet.

You know you'll be changing diapers, you know you'll be answering questions like "where did I come from", you even expect some idiosyncratic behavior, but you never expect a streaker. Children: expect the unexpected and plan for anything.

Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) on Iraq

Gordon Smith made a speech on the senate floor concerning Iraq. It's worth a read. If I can find time I'll comment.

Link: http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/002104.php

Misheard - Again...

Once again the child's ear is an amusing thing. We were listening to the radio in the car on the way back from Theo's 4 month appointment (16 pounds, 26 inches - the boy is big) and Elizabeth said, "I think this is from Porgy and Bess."

Avi replied, "I want an accordion vest!"

Me too. Although a guitar t-shirt wouldn't be bad either.

EPA: Don't Get the Lead out

EPA: Don't Get the Lead out - TPMMuckRaker.com

I was just thinking this morning - You know, I haven't been getting enough lead in my lungs lately.

Unmarried Mary

Unmarried Mary
14 years old
Pulls aside her betrothed
At a party.

Whispers unwelcome news
It's not the path he would choose
And so with pensive face
Decides to lessen her disgrace
And divorce her -
Quietly.

But for the grace
Of God
She alone with orphan child
Divine intervention
Restores hope -
Peace on Earth and
Mercy Mild.

Yet, shame and scandal still:
Unmarried,
Mary's belly belies baby
But with Betrothed to Bethlehem goes.
Insult added to injury, though;
Inns full,
How about a stable stall?
After all -
Only 9 months pregnant.

And so
Groans mix with
Brey of mule and
Neigh of horse as
Pain of labor
Takes its course
And born alongside
Beast of Burden is
The Prince of Peace
And King of Kings
To Mary
Mother of Jesus.