The Follower

Over the past few weeks Katelyn wants to do everything first. Maybe it is a symptom of being the youngest, but she always wants to be the first in the car, the one to set the table, the one to unlock the door, the first one to go upstairs to get pajamas on, etc. It usually only applies to things that she thinks are fun though.

Last night we were getting out of the car after sharing some ice cream at Arctic Circle for a FHE treat. As the doors to the van open, the older kids run out to get to the front door. K has to wait for me to unbuckle her from her carseat. As she gets out of the car she is screaming through tears, "Wait! I want to be the follower!" She really means the LEADER. But even though I have corrected her several times, she still wants to be the follower. Which means first to her. Ethan and Erin see the humor in this too, and have started singing this song from Peter Pan with a few changes...



Their version goes more like this:
Following the follower, the follower, the follower,
We're following the follower, wherever she may go.

I love being a mom!

Of the Imaginary

Lupperloni (Lup-per-lone-ee)


One day just after school started, K and I were in the car going somewhere. She was looking out the window and said, "Lupperloni." I started to ask her some questions, to try and figure out what she was talking about. It came down to purple macaroni and cheese. Okay then. It has since morphed into meaning any kind of food. When I ask her what she wants for dinner, she'll respond with Lupperloni. If there is something we are having and I want her to try it- I'll tell her it's Lupperloni. She will almost always try a bite or two of anything dubbed Lupperloni. So for now it's working... I know the magic will wear off someday, but for now we'll be having Lupperloni every night.


This also reminded me of Erin's imaginary friend, Annalougis, who lived under Erin's bed. Erin was four. Annalougis (Anna- loo- jis) and her dad lived under the bed. We didn't see them much, but apparently they had grand adventures with Erin. Annalougis and her dad have since moved out and into someplace of their own- but it is fun to remember them on occasion.


I love the imagination of little kids. I just wanted to capture the moment so I won't forget. It makes me smile!