“He doesn’t need help, he just likes your name, Mom.” Regarding Ben yelling for help with putting his fork through some “pessta” (pasta).

“Isn’t it nice to take care of the house? Look how clean I got the floor by the door. (later) Now it’s already getting grubby.” Regarding cleaning day today (Monday). We grabbed wipes and went after hair buffalos and paw prints all over. Sam was a big help.

“I can write a note to Dad. It can be a welcome out note, for when he goes to work. It can say ‘Go to work now, good bye.'” Regarding putting together a whole “book” (stapled pages) of writing that he did with Holly today.