That one of Isaac's greatest insults to Sarah is that she will one day drive a Mercedes Jeep in a suburban neighbourhood because, horror of horrors, she will live there, too.
Sarah recently bought some fake fall leaves from The Dollar Store. A few weeks later, Simon and I were out walking and he found a real red maple leaf. He gasped, ""It's actually real!!"
Simon: "Matthew, how many years have we been in this bath?"
Simon: "Why is you head bigger than mine?"
Simon: "Why doesn't dad wear Pyjamas?"
Simon: You could dress up as a goose. But try not to get shot by grandpa."
Matthew to me wondering why I often have to ask Matthew what Simon has said: When Simon talks, do you just hear, "Blah, blah, blah?"
Simon: What is a honeymoon?
I try to explain.
Simon: I will enjoy my honeymoon wth Isabella. I will bring her to my house and show her around.
Simon is the youngest of nine and has watched his four oldest siblings leave and not come home for long periods of time. Recently Sarah went away for a weekend to visit Ella in Peterborough. Simon's reaction was heartbreaking: I have a feeling that Rara is never coming back.
To remember with fondness: Matthew and Simon caressing me as I cried and then making cards to help me feel better.
Simon and Isabella holding hands and rubbing noses during mass.
Jenna Craine seeing Joe arrive at a bbq: It must hurt to be that cool.
Simon combing all the girls hair after a Sunday supper and then doing Jake's as well!
Matthew cuddling with Jake as Jake reads him a book.
Sarah: I wish that people could be in yours and dad's shoes on a really good day and realise that they should really have more kids.
Simon suggesting Christmas gifts for me: How about another sound machine? Then you will have toe (so) good sleep.
Simon hlding my hand on every single walk and outing. First child to do that ever.
