"Why are they Talking to Me?"

I switched on the tv for the kids to watch Curious George and TMZ was on. 

 Vivian glared at the screen, "mama, why are the mens talking to me?"

"It's Okay Mom..."

Yesterday Sam had an appointment after school which meant we had to leave the school playground earlier than we usually do.  I gave Vivian a warning that we would "only have short playtime at the playground, because we had to take Sam to an appointment."
She contemplated this briefly. "Vivian no go doctor?"
"No, it's an appointment for Sam."
"Oh."
and then after a minute she said, "it's okay mom, I stay at playground with man in the yellow hat."
"Um... no," I said, "you won't.  You'll come with mummy and Sam in the car."
"No.  I play," she retorted.
"Vivian, you are not staying with the man in the yellow hat at the playground.  You are coming with mom and Sam to the appointment, or staying with GrandJoe at his house."
"Oh," she said, "Man in hat not coming to playground today?" 
"Not today, Viv."
The man in the yellow hat is below- someone has been watching too much Curious George.

How Viv Feels

Vivian has been under the weather, this is how she was when I picked her up on Thursday, which was a pretty good indication she was sick when she wouldn't get down to play at the playground.  Naturally it was a beautiful day.  

She ended up having high fever, which is typical of her when she gets sick.  When we got home, she crawled onto the couch (I have learned the hard way to put towels down first I case anyone gets sick to their stomach, little people don't feel it coming).  She promptly ordered a Popsicle and Curious George and has been there for a couple of days more or less.  She has perfected the art of ordering things from her sick bed which is rather impressive for a two year old.  Sam has even been answering to her demands and somehow she has gotten him to bring her his own comforting items and stuffed animals.   
She is pretty miserable, so I shouldn't make light of it, but she's totally got this diva thing down!

Sam's Pockets

After a day at school he emptied his pockets onto the counter.  I can't follow the logic behind most of this...

Tiger Growls for Halloween

The kids practicing tiger growls- I think Vivian either forgot she was an animated mouse or is protecting herself!

Halloween trial

Sam is going to be a tiger for Halloween and Vivian is going to be Minnie Mouse.  They both tried on their costumes and have been wearing them around.  Sam decided he should have some prey to carry around with him.  "Good idea," I agreed.  "How about a stuffed animal."

"Great!" He said, then paused.  "Mom, do tigers eat mice?"

"I don't know, probably," I told him, not catching on.  Then realizing my mistake, I quickly added, "tigers certainly do NOT eat Minnie Mouse."

"Oh, he said, looking disappointed and slightly guilty.  

"Your sister is not your prey." 

He walked away looking thoughtful. : o 

Little Pianist

I have no clue where this child gets it from.  It starts with the announcement, "time to dance! Okay?"

First Day of Kindergarten