The adventures of little boy Finn

From Mama’s blog: Nostalgia for language permutations

Mama has a blog & sometimes we cross-post it here. Of course I want my children to speak clearly and with accurate pronunciation and grammar and all … but part […]

A rare bird

Finny is playing with his collection of little plastic “aminals.” “Sshhhhh!” he just commanded Mama in a loud whisper. “They’ve spotted a rare bird!”

Mama, after reading to me one night

Mama, closing up Jenny Goes to Sea: “Okay, that’s the end of that chapter. Now I’m gonna go turn out Gabe’s light.” Finn: “No, stay here. Gabe can turn out […]

I’m playing with Gabe’s Lego car …

Finny: I’m playing with Gabe’s Lego car because he said it was OK for me to play with it. Mama: Really? Finny: Uh-huh. But don’t tell Gabe.

Pics o’ the Day: Missouri Botanical Garden

Mama took Gabe & I to the Missouri Botanical Garden today! We had a great time!      

Mama’s real name

Finny: “Mama, I call my daddy ‘Daddy,’ but Gabe calls him ‘Scott.’” Mama: “Right, because that’s his real name.” Gabe: “Finn, do you know my dad’s real name?” Finn: “Ken!” […]

Sharky makes letters

Finny, holding stuffed shark who is supposedly holding pencil: “Look, Mama, I’m showing Sharky how to make letters. See? He made a F for me.” Mama: “Wow, yeah, that’s a […]

It’s my 4th birthday!

Mama said this: “Happy 4th Birthday to my sweet, sparkly-eyed, silly Finn. He surprises me and makes me laugh every day, and I am proud to be his mama.” Daddy […]

Pic o’ the day: No room for Mama

“Can we go outside and draw with chalk?”

Finny: I cleaned up my mess, Mama. Can we go outside and draw with chalk now? Mama: Sure. Finny: Can we make a cardinal bird? Can we make a lot […]