Gorilla DNA

Max enters with a small gorilla-shaped vial full of brown liquid

MAX:  I have some gorilla DNA.  If you drink it, you will turn into a gorilla.  I can drink it because I already have spider DNA in me, and spiders bite bears.

Max takes a sip from the vial

MAX:  Mmmmmm tastes like chocolate.

First sleepover

Fun times with Max's buddy Julian

Theology 101

Max: one time God came to me and gave me a toy I wanted.

Mama: What did God look like?

Max: Air.

Q&A

Today a member of the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team was reading a Curious George book to Max's class, and I was privileged to witness this exchange:

BBALL PLAYER: do any of you have any pets?

MAX: We do! We have a goldfish and a pigmy marmoset!


I'm sorry to report that me cracking up in the back caused Max some embarrassment. I'm sorry Max. That was the best story I've heard all day.

Conversations

LIA: what is that?
MAX: it's a bug bite
LIA: *looks concerned, pokes bite, pats Max on the back* it's okay little boy...

Kindergarten!

Max had a great first day of school.

"fireworks! fireworks! fireworks! fireworks!"

- L.I.A. as she made this drawing

Progress report

All of a sudden LIA is potty trained and talking in full sentences.

Infallible arguments

MAMA: Max, it's time to take off your swimsuit and get in the bath.

 MAX: But Mama, I can't take it off -- it reminds me of Chicago!

It turns out you can indeed buy happiness - for $9.99 at Target

First swim of the season

Educational

MAX: it's movie day tomorrow. We have to bring in something educational. What about Lion King 2?

MAMA: that's not really educational.

MAX: yes it is; it's about love!

5.

MAMA: What would you like on your cake?

MAX: me.

The Sandbox

round and round we go

fun times.