Buzz Cut

Our seven year old wanted a buzz cut, so that's what he got. Yeah, it's short. Personally I think he looks better with longer hair (relatively speaking), but it doesn't look bad at all. Maybe we should let it grow out like is becoming the fad once again. Seventies, dude!

Hoooooooo!

Our youngest has learned his nickname, Hooch. He yells it out with enthusiasm, "Hoooooooo!" Yeah, mommy and daddy, that's me.

I'm Not A Baby Anymore

"Dad, you're treating me like a baby." So says our seven year old on occasion. I admit I'm so used to saying "mommy" or "daddy" that using "mom" or "dad", just as he now does, will take some practice. Especially in mixed company of toddlers and small children of various ages. Explaining concepts in more adult terms is also something I need to work on.

Got Your Hooch On?

Our 20 month old's nickname is Hoocha, or The Hooch. Hooch for short. Whenever he exhibits his being a character to an extended degree, we sometimes ask him, "Got your Hooch on?"

I Have Pictures

Mrs. Scott to me about something in particular: "You can't have it both ways."
Me: "Yes, I can. I have pictures."

The Greatest Day Ever

Last week I took our seven year old up to the top of Mt. Diablo. We looked out at the view, and hiked around the summit trail. On our hike, he said, "Dad, this is the greatest day ever."

I Just Want To Play Baseball

Mrs. Scott at our four year old's pee-wee baseball opening ceremony: "Do you need to go to the bathroom before we go?"
Our four year old: "I just want to play baseball."

I'm A Genius

Mrs. Scott: "That was a good thing that you did. Are you a good boy?"
Our four year old: "I'm a genius."

Back Home

Our 20 month old fell asleep in the car on the way back from Mrs. Scott's shopping adventure, so I transported him from the car to our bed where he stayed asleep. About an hour later as I was sitting at the chair in our room, he awoke, looked around the room and said, "Back...home."

Oh, Boy! Catcher!

Our four year old had his first pee-wee baseball practice game. He was slated by the coach to be the starting catcher. The title was his response. Read more details at my baseball blog.

You Rock, Dad

I had a birthday this week. My seven year old son drew his own birthday card for me. It read, "Happy Birthday. You rock, dad."

I Know Stuff

For some reason, the Bernie Mac show was on our TV, and our four year old told Mrs. Scott, "This is the Bernie Mac show." "Where did you learn about the Bernie Mac show?", she replied. "I know stuff."