where are they?

the conversation that ruskin that had when he went upstairs to check on r who was "crying:"
r: dad, where are the things that cover my ears when you drill?
ruskin: they are safe
r: but where?
ruskin: in the garage
r: where in the garage?
ruskin: on a shelf
r: but where?
ruskin: safe in the garage on a shelf
r: but daddy where?
ruskin: go to sleep r

today started fine except for when r threw a shoe at his dad. this was not popular. the consequences that followed were also not well received. r apologized later that evening but i am not sure he understood all that was necessary.

the kids seem to have a good day at school. both were involved when i got there (ruskin was working late). r was waiting for his turn at the computer and k was playing with tools. r's bungalow had made play-doh. k reported making play-doh, though this is questionable. they were jolly on the way home as i had promised them french fries.

masee came to visit them! what a happy surprise. they were joyous. r did not get to enjoy it as much as he was just having a hard time eating. but he did get some good time with her. they have missed her and been asking where is uncle tom and why doesn't he come to our house anymore. you hear that uncle tom?

since k had only had a half hour nap, it was bath time after dinner. both kids enjoyed it and pretended to swim and float. k was especially cheery and snuggly. after her bath, she decided that she would pretend to go to sleep without her clothes on. she pulled up her blankets, grabbed her meow and asked for her bedtime songs (ABCD, baa sheep, and farm). then she pretended to sleep. after giggling, she threw off her covers and kicked her feet in the air for a while. she's a funny monkey.