http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/ Cutest. Blogger. Ever. en-us Copyright 2010 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:57:04 -0500 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:00:38 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.01D http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Allison is really into calling me by first name lately. Sometimes she'll start off with a "Mommy" and then escalate into "Terri" if she doesn't get a response. My mom thinks it's funny since I did the same thing to... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/terri.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/terri.html Allison Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:57:04 -0500 The anomalies of a 6 year old male... Lately Quinn has been very self conscience of having a clean face. Before getting out of the car, he'll ask "Is my face clean? Do I have anything on it?" and make... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/vanity.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/vanity.html News Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:46:20 -0500 Quinn discovers tonight that we are "making" him miss two days of school for a short trip to Myrtle Beach: Q: "WHAT? I'm going to miss school days? AGAIN?!?" Me: "You are only going to miss two days. I'll talk... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/the_dream_of_pe.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/the_dream_of_pe.html News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:46:44 -0500 In the car with Allison tonight I was singing "Zippity Do Dah" loud and probably obnoxiously off key when I hear from the back seat "top it. TOP IT!" Me: "Did you just tell me to stop it?" Allison: "Thank... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/song_critic.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/song_critic.html Allison Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:43:10 -0500 A chat with Allison as I was getting her ready for bed this evening: Me: "Did you have a good day?" Allison: "YEAH!" Me: "What was the most fun" Allison: "CAMP!" Me: paused and puzzled because she didn't go to... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/art_camp.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/art_camp.html Allison Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:18:09 -0500 We picked up Quinn's sculptures (from Art Camp) today and he informed me on the way home "I made one for you so you can keep it and remember me when I don't live with you anymore." I can't bear... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/already_prepari.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/already_prepari.html News Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:14:53 -0500 Yes, it's true... I've scarred my kids... On the way home this evening: Quinn: "Mom, do you want to be on TV?" Me: "No" Quinn: "I am. That's how you make a lot of money. I'm going to have 10... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/too_much_realit.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/too_much_realit.html News Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:07:54 -0500 I always end bedtime prayers with "God bless: " and Allison fills in the blank. She does a pretty thorough job covering her extended family and friends. Tonight right after mentioning Quinn she said "pooh bah"... it took me a... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/god_bless_poop.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/god_bless_poop.html Allison Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:10:06 -0500 Quinn is drawing a really detailed face on a punching balloon. He asks "Now what am I missing? Let me take a good look at your face." After a studied glance at my face, he goes "oh, I need these... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/wrinkles.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/wrinkles.html News Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:47:11 -0500 So, at least at this moment, Allison doesn't appear to be very into shopping. On our way out of the mall last night (for our anniversary dinner and stop by the new toy store) I took the kids through a... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/no_shop.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/07/no_shop.html Allison Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:40:10 -0500 Allison: "peeing!" (independently on the potty) Me (to Allison): "You're awesome baby!" Allison: "Thank you" lol... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/thank_you.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/thank_you.html Allison Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:10:35 -0500 I thought we were doing a better job at teaching Quinn the value of money and that it doesn't always just magically appear. He now has various ways of earning money and most often is required to use his own... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/the_value_of_mo.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/the_value_of_mo.html News Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:12:08 -0500 Allison has been running pretty high fevers for the last 2 days/nights. She isn't really acting too sick, in fact she seems to be relishing all the attention. Last night she ended up in our bed for most of the... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/sick_and_loving.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/sick_and_loving.html Allison Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:48:34 -0500 You know when Allison is about to do something wrong... she turns and gives you this huge, charming smile - complete with batting of the eyelashes. ... oh my are we in trouble!... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/our_little_char.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/our_little_char.html Allison Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:46:48 -0500 I think this is so funny: Me to Allison: "Who loves you?" Allison: "Me!" Me: "Who else loves you?" Allison: "Mommy!" (followed by Daddy then Quinn). It's always the same. I guess she feels she loves herself the most. I... http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/who_loves_you.html http://www.quinnpeterson.com/quinn/archives/2010/06/who_loves_you.html Allison Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:44:46 -0500