a bit of this and a bite of that

Nope, not a typo in the subject line...a bite, indeed.  Caz got bit today by a little playmate in the Kids' Club at the gym.  It was our first real encounter with assault.  Okay, maybe second....Michael saw a big kid pushing Bubs a few months ago.  However, today was real combat.  I mean...a bite!  But all is well.  His little friend didn't break the skin and apparently Caz cried more out of shock than actual pain.  He's a pretty tough boy. 


So, thus began the roller coaster of emotion for Mommy and Daddy.  Do we hire a bodyguard?  Begin monitoring his out-of-parent-sight time with things like NannyCam and private investigators?  End all public interaction until he's at a level of maturity that can better handle confrontation (i.e. he can fight back)?  Yes, of course, we actually considered each of these scenarios...at least for a moment.  But alas, we shall return to the Kids' Club as early as tomorrow- emotions in check.  And if you know my husband, you know I heard an earful of how Caz will receive extensive lessons in self-defense as soon as possible :)  So the Franks family has taken another big step into parenting.  We've taken a hit with some toddler violence and we're better prepared for next time...and yes, there will be a next time.


I also thought today I'd share one of our favorite games with you..."Pass the Crayon".  I think I've played several hours of this over the last few weeks.  It started with other, random small objects that fit between the railings on Boog's crib.  But his gamepiece of choice is by far- the crayon.  So, almost every time he gets one into his hand (before and after scribbling sessions), he heads straight to the bed to partake in a match of "Pass the Crayon".  For the next 5, 10, 45 minutes, we begin creatively passing the crayon(s) back and forth in any crib slot we can find.  It's pretty awesome.

And, he's pretty good at it.  He's found the smallest of openings, like above his hanging mirror.  If you visit soon, he'll probably challenge you to a game.  Mind you, he's quick!