Are you charismatic?

On Sunday afternoon we went for lunch at one of our usual spots:  a place where the waiters know Alex by name. We go there quite often mainly because Alex actually eats the pizza they make for him, and their other food is actually quite delicious too. So Alex is running around, charming everyone, and discussing the "fancy …

Farmer Christmas

Christmas just passed, was the first time Alex GOT the whole Christmas thing, and his excitement was amazing! He loved the build up to "Farmer Christmas' " arrival, and was so excited to see all the presents under the tree on Christmas morning. (But that deserves it's own post, which I will hopefully get around …

I love you like jellytots

The other day, I went to fetch Caris from her afternoon nap, and Alex came upstairs with me to get her. She smiled at Alex as soon as she saw him, as she always does, and he says to me: "Mommy, Caris looks like a jelly tot!". So I ask, "why?", to which he replies: …

the other day on the beach

We were sitting on the beach on Tuesday, soaking up the sun and sea air, when it was time to give Caris her milk. So I started getting her formula ready. Alex: "What are you doing Mommy?" Me: "Making milk for Caris, my love" Alex: "Why?" Me: "'Cos she's hungry and thirsty" Alex: "Why?" Me: …

Out of the mouths of babes

The other day, Alex was cuddled up on the couch with one of his older brothers reading a story. The weather was gearing up for a storm, the kind you only get on a hot summer's afternoon in Joey's, and the wind was howling, whistling through the trees. We all like to encourage Alex's imagination, …