Today's Toby

Banana News: where we try to remember what happened at school that day while eating a banana. (I would say "stay tuned for all the juicy gossip", but most days getting the basics is fairly challenging.)  

Classic E.T. vibes  

Two more weeks of school and making the most of it by playing on the playground with his classmates.  

Bubbles. Oscillating Fan. Priceless. 

I'll show you where all the flaps are to lift.  

I'm told that this mask means he's a burglar. I told him he was welcome to take whatever he could carry - it would be less stuff to pack.  

 

One can never be too safe when playing music with ones brother.  

Starting the weekend off right - making chocolate chip pancakes with Dad!  

Dear Kiddo, Today, you were almost in tears at the thought that you had been unkind. (You weren't. You just haven't learned how to keep certain thoughts to yourself yet.) You are often a goofball. But your heart is enormous. Love you.  

Usually Toby rides his bike, but every now and again they end up doing a Brother Bus.  

The key is to have a lot of good jokes. And some killer dance moves. Mom, what are you doing? Not THOSE jokes. And definitely not THOSE dance moves. Seriously.   

Goldfish? They're delicious.  You're loss.  

Giving the low-down in Station Square.  

Suffice to say, he was unimpressed when the map was not for a real place.  

We have had so many transitions this year. And while it hasn't come easily to him, this kid continues to roll with the punches. Thank you for your grace, kiddo. XOXO   

Spending some quality time with Slumbers after being at school all day.  

We did some chalk painting at the playground with some of Toby's classmates. Mom had her hands full while everyone was there, so there are only pictures of Toby finishing up. But a great time was had by all and we'll definitely do it again.   

Telling Spencer his secrets.  

Abigail and Toby decking the playground with rainbow sesame seeds. (I'm secretly hoping this will be the catalyst for Pigeon Pride.)  

We thought we would try a new bin activity.  Muddy Puddles! (Hat tip to Peppa Pig.) Also known as "taste safe mud". Spencer was grateful that he was able to get a moment to himself while Toby was occupied. Or perhaps he was only in it for the Cheerios... Survey says: fun times.