Driveway Discussion

N: I really like the summertime.
Me: I'm glad.
N: How come you're glad?
M: I'm glad you're the sort of person who finds a lot of things to enjoy. Not everybody finds such joy in this world.
N: Maybe those people are waiting for us to live on Mars.
M: Maybe.

Her Girlz

We have the final gathering of Naomi's American Girl book club tonight at the Public Library. Yes, I'm that mom. The one who organizes the group photo and shows up to the last gathering with copies for everyone. But it's a sweet group, and my camera-happy habit can't come as that big of a surprise.

Burning Question

We've all fielded some version of the burning building question, right? Let's assume your house is on fire. What do you grab as you rush away from the flames? Naomi's book club was posed this question by their instructor last night. One by one the kids listed the thing they would grab and transport to safety.

The list was your usual suspects: the Hannah Montana movie, various Nintendo Wii games, a baby blanket, a beloved book, the Barbie deluxe dream house, Hot Wheels, etc.

We circle around the table finally arriving at Naomi's turn. Loud and clear my girl pipes up, "I would grab my mom and dad, because, the rest of it is just stuff."