So how do you explain what you mean when you say "I'll keep my fingers crossed?" Erin is so fascinated by language that if you say a word or a phrase she doesn't understand, she'll keep asking you what you mean until you give her an explanation that suits her. So yesterday we were in the car and she asked if we could go swimming today. I said that I would keep my fingers crossed that it didn't storm. After which we spent several minutes explaining what you mean, and that you weren't literally crossing your fingers (although sometimes you do) etc. She takes things very literally. All in all not the worst question to have to answer and it sure beats all the questions we've been getting about when we're going to die. Although typical questions for a 3 1/2 year old - hard to answer nonetheless.
This picture is of the portrait that Ann Mercer Kessler Shields painted of Erin back in the Spring. I don't know how she did it, but I think it captured Erin perfectly.
One more funny story -- a couple of days ago Erin was on the floor and when she got up she pushed herself up using the coffee table and said "I'm getting old..." It's a bitch when you hear yourself coming out of your kids mouths!!
Vivian comes Saturday - everyone is excited!!
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