Dear Zayde,
This month warrants an addendum because I left out a few key lessons.
I was taking a bath (long about a Saturday night) not long ago when I learned a new trick. Mommy and Daddy were both crammed into that little space between the tub, toilet, and linen closet that evening, so I decided to bust out a whole new level of precociousness. I can't recall how the game started, but by the end, I was pointing to each of their fingers while they counted. I learned that each finger gets its own name. There's a one and a four, and some others that I'm sure I'll need to remember when Daddy starts stealing my french fries and I have to take inventory. My parents seem truly amazed by this skill. I tried to explain to them that I've been pointing at things for over a year, but once again they either weren't listening or didn't understand my current (and admittedly limited) vocabulary, so they remain impressed by something Mommy is calling "one to one correspondence."
This month I learned that I can keep Grandma here longer than she'd planned simply by hiding her car keys. It really is much simpler than whining and clawing at her neck when she tries to say good-bye.
On Mother's Day, I learned that some company sells blankets that feature giant pictures of Daddy and me. I can't for the life of me imagine who else in the world would want to buy giant woven pictures of us. Other than Savtah, who else would want to see us that big on their bedspread? This manufacturer's product design team is narrowing the market segment way too much; if you own any of their stock, you should dump it immediately because that company won't last long.
I think that about covers the lesson I missed during the last update. I've already compiled some hilarious and/or poignant tidbits from this month that I'll send soon. I hope that wherever you are, it isn't as painfully hot and humid as it is here. See you in the computer!
Better lock up your keys,
Zelda
