It’s probably an understatement to say Thing 3 does not like change. If his routine, food, clothes, and conversations were the same every day, he would be just fine. Today he had a new teacher in swim class. Considering how long it took him to feel comfortable with the ...

I often think that Thing 3 is from another planet. He is truly an original as you have seen. Today he provided yet another clue. We were watching Backyardigans, having nothing to do with space travel, when out of the blue he offered this: Thing 3: I want ...

We’re always looking for new activities. The more active the better. Today we found a new place called Rebounderz. Two giant trampoline arenas, video games. What more could you want? First, they got instructions and the rules. Then they got to jumping. For an hour non-stop. ...

The winter shows at preschool have become an annual tradition. It’s always unpredictable. Who will sing? Who will have stage fright? Who will run to us crying? This year, Thing 3 had his best performance yet. He stayed on the stage the whole time. A ...

Thing 3 played his final soccer game of the season. It was his first time playing an organized sport, and I think it was good for him to experience. He went from moments of sheer fun to grabbing the soccer ball and running off the field because he ...

If you encountered someone dressed like this, what would you think he was doing? Superman costume? Check. Crocs and a spaghetti spoon? Check and check. If you guessed getting ready to carve a pumpkin, you are correct. That is just how Thing 3 ro...

I got a new iPhone 4S today. One of the new features is Siri, a voice activated assistant that answers your questions. Questions like “will it rain tomorrow” and “what movies are playing tonight.” Naturally, as soon as they saw it, The Things wanted to ask Siri questions. ...

Thing 3 began his soccer career this week in the Under 5 division of Loudoun Soccer known as Mini-Soccer. It’s his first experience playing organized sports although he has watched his brothers play soccer and baseball many times. The 45 minute sessions consist of half drill time where everyone gets ...

Time for another trip to the dentist with Thing 3.  Based on the pleasant surprise last time, I was kind of expecting it would be fine.  But when I consider his history of dentist visits, shoe shopping, and haircuts, I realize it was just wishful thinking. He was already anxious, I ...

Thing 3 got a new bed today.  It’s a full-size bed with a trundle underneath for future sleepovers.  He had been in a toddler bed for so long, although it’s not like he was actually sleeping in it. We made mention of it a couple of times but didn’t make a ...