Ambrose et Luna

Here is a great photo of Ambrose and Luna in the Exchange District in September. It was taken after their contemporary dance class and during a street festival celebrating art.
Ambrose did not enjoy his lessons... at all ... so we  have had to withdraw him. He still loves to dance, but on his own terms.
We may try gymnastics classes in January.

Playing in the snow

After a long "house" day, David took Ambrose outside in the early evening to burn off some pent up energy. Ambrose had lots of fun and had no problem getting down to the serious business of playing in snow.  Click here for more photos.

Digging through the snow fort's tunnel

Contemplating his next move

Post play, rosy cheeked and hungry for dada's yummy fresh bread

Lest we forget

(photo credit: Jason Anderson)

Thinking of my grandpa, William Johnson, who served our country during WWII.

What I'm reading right now.

Although I have only just begun reading this book, I can already recommend it. In fact, I was recommending it on the basis of a review I read a month or two ago. The author presents the argument that factors leading to a child's success is not based solely on his/her IQ, but rather on a certain blend of characteristics and skills (see title: curiosity and grit, among others).

While reading this book, I find myself thinking of the numerous university students I help and have helped (my work, simply defined, is to help students be successful at university).  Of course, I can't help but think of my own wee one. If you are an educator or a parent - or both - consider picking this book up.

Halloween

Dave is away on the train and Ambrose and I are both feeling under the weather, but we got into the spirit.  Christoff offered to take Ambrose out trick or treating (THANK YOU!!). Christoff had him out for maybe 10-15 minutes, which was a perfect amount of time for my tired little purple dinosaur. 

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Boo at the Zoo

We headed out tonight to Boo at the Zoo and met up with Karel, Christy and Samuel. I have to admit it was chilly. But the boys were troopers and they enjoyed their walk through the displays. Super hero statues were our first stop for photos (I think dada was more excited than toddler)

Now, back at home, toasty warm in pjs, cozy on the couch and laughing at cartoons on the ipad.
Life is good...

Pumpkins!

A few weeks ago, Ambrose and I joined Christy and Samuel for a lovely afternoon at A Maze in Corn.
The boys had lots of fun selecting the perfect small pumpkin, greeting the animals, climbing on the hay bails and running through the corn maze. We all slept well that night.
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