Sooooo....there's this girl in Liam's preschool class. Her name is Kendall and, from almost the moment he met her, Liam has loved her. One fateful day in August the two of them walked out after school holding hands, both with shy but happy smiles. Same thing happened the next day, and the next. Well, it wasn't long after that Liam began planning their wedding (could she borrow my dress?) and naming their children (boy = Super). Of course all this was adorable, although I did secretly worry that Kendall would loose interest before he did and break his sweet little heart. But, thank goodness, they have settled into a lovely friendship. A friendship that is partly based on intense scientific discussion.
Get this: Liam and Kendall actually got into a tiff over Pluto's planetary status. Now, is this seriously what the four-year-olds of today discuss when adults aren't around? Kendall was aware that it wasn't a planet, because her mother is more upfront about the fact that all the books are out of date. Liam, with his glossing-over-the-finer-points mother and multiple viewings of a particular Magic School Bus episode, insisted that it was a planet (so sorry honey). And Kendall thought Pluto was made of ice; Liam: rock. Their debate went on for days until we finally looked the damn thing up. It's a dwarf planet made of rock and ice. Everybody happy now? Sheesh.
Another surprising thing: I went out to a knitting group tonight. It's held every Tuesday night at Colorful Yarns, which is so close to our new house it's a bit dangerous, actually. I got to meet some lovely people and see some pretty projects and knit along on that Better Bucket, which I cast on for last night in that super-bright-it-hurts pink-red Malabrigo. It's a great pattern and a quick knit, by the way. If I get any time tomorrow I should finish it and then I'll post a crappy picture (it's one of those shades that refuses to be photographed).
Anyway, I don't think I could pull off going to a knit night every week, but I'll try to work out something regular. It was really fun to say things out loud like Koolhaas and Silky Wool and even Ravelry and have people know what I was talking about (well, Mark does know all about Ravelry).
And finally, meet grumpy Liam. He's not really upset; sometimes I ask him to make a face when I take his picture, he cracks up, and I get a real smile. But I couldn't resist the combo of face and bed head here. Anyway, note the sweater. Its name is Jake and I actually knit it two years ago, but in a monstrous size, for some reason. By some miracle* I pulled it out yesterday and it fits him now. It's very soft and sweatshirty so Liam actually asked to wear it again today. Now ask me if I'm warm and fuzzy about that.
*Knitter Sue started one.
So freaking cute. My second Thing and her intended have been discussing how to merge her future career as a gymnast with their eight (!) planned children.
Anyhow, did you make up that sweater pattern? It is way cute, and very boy-friendly. I know some little guy who is probably going to outgrow a certain not-done striped raglan before next winter. Might as well get a jump on another sweater that will be too small by the time I finish it.
Maybe I should take a page from your book and aim higher, size-wise.
Posted by: stefaneener | March 04, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I love that sweater too! Connor has requested another one, in green (I love that boy!). And, I love that picture of Liam!
There are so many knitting groups around here, I have just been too shy to go. Maybe you going will motivate me to get out and make some friends! :) Thanks!
Posted by: Kristin | March 05, 2008 at 06:31 AM
I love the expression plus the bed hair! LOL Glad to hear their debate was finally solved and that they were both right! LOL Too funny!
Posted by: Monica | March 05, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Adorable, adorable photos. I love it that Kendall has a "Love at First Snow" shirt on as they are lovingly looking at each other. So sweet.
We moved away so ms DS fiancee (HIS term) from kindergarden is a thing of the past. But, even at 11 years old, he still remembers her fondly and wonders if they would have gotten married had we not moved.
Posted by: knittingnurse | March 05, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Liam is such a poser! That little sweater screams little man!
An evening knitting group is golden. Being understood is very important especially when you are speaking woolly lingo.
Posted by: Nadine | March 05, 2008 at 02:54 PM
OH my GOSH. That face! At least it is not a reflection of his feeling toward the sweater. :)
Isn't it funny how kids just know about girl-boy relationships? My son actually frequents the art center to be near "Paige - she is a cute little girl." Now THAT is love for him. :)
Posted by: Holly Jo | March 05, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Liam and his little friend just look so sweet together. She is such a pretty girl I can see why he fell in love with her instantly. Love the picture of Jake on him too with his bedhair. I am now knitting the collar of mine so hopefully tomorrow some FO shots.
Posted by: Sue | March 06, 2008 at 02:27 AM
Oh man. The Pluto thing is absolutely adorable. (As is the bed head pic, but you knew that. :))
Posted by: Jody | March 06, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Kendall is so cute! And Liam, of course.
And I love that sweater. I want one like that for Randy.
Posted by: Stacey | March 07, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Did you ever see T's serial killer face?
I swear, the genes in this family are flipping STRONG.
PS: Someday, will you teach me to knit? Please? :)
Posted by: Shannon | March 08, 2008 at 01:32 PM