Originally written: 04/03/12

I mowed the lawn this morning so I'm presently enjoying an itchy nose and the hopes that I won't have to repeat the process for at least a month or so.  Anyway, I also had an interesting conversation with William this morning.  Over breakfast he asked "Dad, how much more school do I have?"  I chocked on my bagel as I wondered whether I should try to explain that I'm still in school and will be for at least another two years, or whether I should leave him with some hope.  I decided on hope.  I told him that he only has to go to school through 12th grade.  He did the math and realized that he still had 11 years to go.  But he seemed pretty happy.  Then he asked what he would do after school.  I, naturally, thought that he meant as far as a job, so I told him that he could do whatever he wanted to do.  He excitedly replied: "I want to stay home and play video games!"  He was disappointed when I explained that he would have to get a job so that he could live in his own house.  But he did like the idea of getting his own car.  I'm not sure when he became a teenager, but it seems to have come early.
     At school today Jenny brought the kids in William's class some boiled eggs to dye.  I asked her whether the kids were excited to see her as each time she comes she brings activities and/or treats.  She giggled and said that yes they do, and that several of them have told her that they wish that she were their mommy so that they could have fun all the time!  Apparently there is one little boy who laments the lack of a biological connection between them each time she comes.  :)
     Meanwhile, back at home Michael was taking a nap.  When William came home he was going to dye the leftover eggs, so I woke Michael and asked if he would like to help William.  He didn't.  He went back to sleep.  I came back a few minutes later and called his name, no response, didn't even bat his eye.  I turned on the TV, turned down the volume reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally low, so I could barely hear it, and turned on New Super Mario Brothers Wii.  Michael was out of his bed like a shot and ran into the living room asking "Can I play too, Dad?!" very excitedly.  Yes, Michael also has his priorities worked out to his satisfaction.  :)
     Oddly enough, nothing to report on Carly right now.  Very odd.  Hang on, I'd better go check and see if she's up to something.  Okay, we're good.  For now.