Who is this kid?

A few weeks ago, the Grammy Awards were held. That day, Reed asked "Are we going to watch the Grammys tonight?"

What?

Who knew Reed cared about the Grammys, or even knew that they were happening at all?

Then this past Sunday, Reed asked "Are we going to watch the Oscars tonight?"

Again, what?

Who is this kid, interested in music and movie award shows?? Our kids aren't really in the car all that often, and up until recently, Reed's request for in-car entertainment was Laugh USA, one of the comedy channels on XM Radio. Lately he's started asking for the pop music channel instead...maybe that's it. As for movies, it turns out he's been listening to some podcast about movies. Who knew? I think I've mentioned before that Reed now spends the majority of his waking hours with headphones on. I guess he's expanded his listening from just Pokemon and fantasy sports podcasts. Guess at some point we should probably check out what he's listening to???

It's kind of exciting that he's getting to the age where our interests overlap a little more. I look forward to when we can watch more TV and movies together, maybe develop some family favorites we can look forward to week to week.

Oh the weather outside is frightful...

Baby, it's cold outside!

I think we're on snow day number 1,572 this school year. I may have lost count. Regardless of the number, here we are with another unexpected day off. Sigh.

It has been a particularly cold winter here. But even before that, for the last couple of years we've been hearing from Amy that she wished we'd drive her to school when it's super cold. I must point out...we can SEE the school from our front door. Sure, there are two rows of houses between us and the school, but still...we can SEE the school from here. But Amy tell us that when she's a grown up, if she has kids, she will never make them walk to school if it's really cold. Thought I'd get that in writing so I can be sure she follows through.

Early risers

Many school days, the kids have to be woken up. Amy around 6:45 a.m., Reed by 7. Fortunately they're not grumpy about it anymore, at least.

But weekends? These kids are both up, on their own, by 6:30 a.m. Sometimes even earlier. What the heck??? I do not understand this.

I have no doubt that once Amy gets to be a teenager, she'll be sleeping in until all hours. But Reed? I'm not sure - interested to see if he turns into a regular, sleepy teenager, or if he'll continue to be an early bird.

Meanwhile I nap every chance I get...wish I could still sleep in!