The Plumbing Dr.

Dear Dada,

Today was quite exceptional. Have you heard of the mythical workerman Jared? He actually came to our house. This is the same Jared who is so strong he can fix anything, dig any trench, fell any tree... There's no problem too big for him!

Needless to say we were agape at his exceptional plumbing abilities today. We got to eat our breakfast at the worksite a.k.a. our front porch.

We did our best to help and advise him throughout his time here with helpful comments like:

"Maybe if that's too hard for you my Daddy can come home and help you. He's an engineer."
"It's just like a lego, but it's a hose!"
"Do you need a glass of milk to do that?"
"Maybe it will work if you just screw it on."

I'm pretty sure he would have been at a loss as to how to proceed without us. We also cheered him onward when the task seemed daunting - with every twist of his wrench we would alternately yell "Wow! Good Job!" and "What are you doin?". Joshua even threw a pool ring in the air about 10 times asking "Is THAT cool?" to help boost morale.

Above all we put safety first. Safety as in - eye protection and masks to protect our... hair.

In short, we have completely altered our career goals. We want to be like the legendary Paul Bunyan, I mean Uncle Jared, when we grow up too!

Love,
Joseph

3rd Child

Dear Dada,

I've heard many people say that it can be unfortunate to be a third child. The rumor is that there is less time for parents to adore you, you wear all the hand-me downs and even that they take fewer pictures of you.

I for one cannot believe this is true.

I mean, Mommy does photo shoots with me!

I always have the best of care - especially when Mommy is trying to shower.

I also get primped just like all the others were.. I mean I bathe... at least once a week...alongside two rowdy older brothers!

I do frequently clean up my own spit up... I'm just a responsible guy...

I guess the only concern I have is that it's taken nearly three months to produce two e-mail messages to you whereas other children I assume have corresponded more frequently...

I guess I'm just a man of few words. I assure you that has nothing to do with being your third child.

Love,
Joseph

First (Practice) Day of School!

Dear Daddy,

Today was our first day of school! Well actually the first trial run while Mom had an inservice. Daniel really prepped me so that I would go in ready for action. He explained about how preschool had stations with various fascinating activities. 

I figured my baby class would be structured the same since Mrs. Wasserman was in charge and boy was I right! There was a drooling station, a nursing station, multiple sleeping stations and even a pooping station! It was quite thrilling. Today I spent all but five minutes in the sleeping station (aka ergo baby carrier) and the last five in the Mommy's arms station. 

When I got home I was so exhausted I fell fast asleep on your bed.

I can't wait to go back! Maybe next time I'll try to be more interactive...

Love,

Joseph