General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by TexLex
The Lexling could give a rat's ass about the little birdie finding its mama - he flips straight to the TRACTOR. We own every book that includes pictures of TRACTORs or anything that can remotely be contrued as a TRACTOR. For Christmas we have ordered a couple DVDs of TRACTORs in action.

It isn't a TRACTOR, it is a SNORT! Sheesh.

Originally posted by spookyfish
It isn't a TRACTOR, it is a SNORT! Sheesh.

That's what I always thought, but I have since been corrected by a very determined toddler: [Pointing] TRACTOR, TRACTOR, TRACTOR!!!!!!!

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by TexLex
That's what I always thought, but I have since been corrected by a very determined toddler: [Pointing] TRACTOR, TRACTOR, TRACTOR!!!!!!!

I am well-familiar with very determined toddlers. I have actually been compared to one by some. . .

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Meanwhile, the Lexling is all ready to go as Mickey.

I'm sorry, I'm running on too many Diet Cokes* and about 2 nonconsecutive hours of sleep. Please explain.

*And, as a result, #2 is wired for the day. Vicious effing cycle.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by TexLex
I'm sorry, I'm running on too many Diet Cokes* and about 2 nonconsecutive hours of sleep. Please explain.

*And, as a result, #2 is wired for the day. Vicious effing cycle.

I'm sorry, a bit cryptic.

1) Mickey is the kid from In the Night Kitchen
2) In the book, he is naked, at least for part of it (stirring controversy)
3) Your avatar depicts a naked kid, which I presume to be the lexling (or a lexling).

does that get you there, or do you need 4 and 5?

Originally posted by spookyfish
I am well-familiar with very determined toddlers. I have actually been compared to one by some. . .

Glad to see you understand.

He insisted on carrying his father's deodorant around the house yesterday, sniffing it, and alternately repeating, loudly, "Daddy's!!!" and "Num-Num!" I had to wait until he was asleep to hide it.

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
does that get you there, or do you need 4 and 5?

It might, unless 4 and 5 include either a nanny, a maidservice, or a pitcher of strong margaritas. A girl can dream, no?

[tmdiva]

What a timely discussion. Magnus started kindergarten yesterday, and I talked to the teacher after school about coming to read to the kids. So now my brain is working on what I can read to them. She said picture books are still best for most, though there has been some success in the past with short-chaptered chapter books. Two of my favorites that immediate came to mind were Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut (great fun to read aloud) and The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln. Now I'm wishing I'd kept a list of all the super-clever books we've come across on our library forays. Any other brilliant ideas?

tm

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by tmdiva
What a timely discussion. Magnus started kindergarten yesterday, and I talked to the teacher after school about coming to read to the kids. So now my brain is working on what I can read to them. She said picture books are still best for most, though there has been some success in the past with short-chaptered chapter books. Two of my favorites that immediate came to mind were Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut (great fun to read aloud) and The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln. Now I'm wishing I'd kept a list of all the super-clever books we've come across on our library forays. Any other brilliant ideas?

tm

Harold and the Purple Crayon.

[Captain]

Originally posted by tmdiva
What a timely discussion. Magnus started kindergarten yesterday, and I talked to the teacher after school about coming to read to the kids. So now my brain is working on what I can read to them. She said picture books are still best for most, though there has been some success in the past with short-chaptered chapter books. Two of my favorites that immediate came to mind were Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut (great fun to read aloud) and The Boy Who Looked Like Lincoln. Now I'm wishing I'd kept a list of all the super-clever books we've come across on our library forays. Any other brilliant ideas?

tm

For a motherlode of good ideas, try here. .

In particular, this one is a lot like Jamberry (also a good idea, someone mentioned it above); and this one has plenty of participation, with kids identifying and counting shapes, as well as a whole series of additional "Bear" books.

[Secret_Agent_Man]

Originally posted by spookyfish
It isn't a TRACTOR, it is a SNORT! Sheesh.

Dude, I hate to break this to you, but the SNORT is really a piece of heavy construction equipment. (Plus, its kind of mean to correct a kid on this stuff.)

If I were more manly, I would know the name of the SNORT -- but I am struggling to recall whether it is a bucket loader.

S_A_M

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
Dude, I hate to break this to you, but the SNORT is really a piece of heavy construction equipment. (Plus, its kind of mean to correct a kid on this stuff.)

If I were more manly, I would know the name of the SNORT -- but I am struggling to recall whether it is a bucket loader.

S_A_M

I am well-aware that it wasn't a tractor, and I would never correct a child who really thought it was. I'm mean, but I'm not a total bastard.

And I believe that the SNORT! (exclamation point is proper here) is what was called a steam shovel back in the day.



This is a bucket loader.



I know how to operate one, because I used one at a former place of employ -- because I am manly.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by spookyfish


I know how to operate one, because I used one at a former place of employ -- because I am manly.

Manly men don't use emoticons.

I have decreed it.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by spookyfish


And I believe that the SNORT! (exclamation point is proper here) is what was called a steam shovel back in the day.

Is this book still sold and read?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...48141?v=glance

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Is this book still sold and read?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...48141?v=glance

Yes.