Dear Alex,

A little over five years ago a nurse placed you in my arms for the first time. I knew in that moment that my life would never be the same, and I was right. Having you here has made life more fun and wonderful and rich than you can even imagine. You are, quite simply, the greatest blessing that your daddy and I have ever known.

Since you came into our lives we’ve experienced all sorts of immeasurably wonderful moments, and last night was no exception. Because as we were snuggling just before bedtime, getting ready to read one of your favorite stories, you rubbed your hands over your sleepy, sweet blue eyes, inhaled deeply, and uttered words that are pure poetry to any mother’s ears:

“Mama? My two fingers smell like poot!”

Such a tender moment. What a precious treasure.

Love,
Mama

Alex’s teacher asked every child in his four year-old kindergarten class to explain how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey.

Here was the little man’s response:

“I would pick up my turkey at Publix. Once I got home I would take it out of the bag and cover it in sauce, pepper and cheese. They already cook it at Publix so I wouldn’t have to cook it at home. You just take it out of the bag and eat it.”

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Take the following five words:

bootie
stinky
tee-tee
pee-pee
poopie

Then choose any animal.

(The animal of choice in our house? Why, it’s monkey. Thank you for asking.)

(But really, any animal will do.)

And then hilarity ensues when you combine the animal word with the other five words.

FOR HOURS ON END!

By the way, some of Howard’s favorite combinations here at La Casa de Boo are monkey bootie, stinky tee-tee monkey, stinky bootie pee-pee, and poopie monkey head (the use of the word “head” was purely improvisational and apparently quite enjoyable).

And if you’re feeling particularly crazy, you can use all the words IN ONE HYSTERICAL PHRASE!

To wit:

Have a lovely day, you poopie stinky pee-pee monkey bootie tee-tee heads.

It has been my pleasure to provide you with a post that is rich in both culture and wisdom.

My little man with my daddy.

They’re good buddies, those two.