Camera on the Fritz

My camera is acting up. Acting out. It opens only according to its whim. This is very frustrating.

Today, it worked well for an hour and then refused to open anymore. I'd like to think the problem is the battery - but, I'm not so sure.

Here's what I'm reading...

• Lehman Bros bankrupcy et al


• "Self-esteem does not refer to an inflated view of one’s self. Instead, it is the capacity to hold onto a basically hopeful view of one’s self while facing and integrating experiences that challenge this view." - Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Dr. Joshua Sparrow


• 6 Food Mistakes Parents Make

Today Ivo said he wants to go to the science museum (in Taichung). I'm surprised it's taken this long! When I picked him up from school today, Ivo told me that "teachers are 'upposed to be girls." Really? "...Oh... some teachers are boys. And some teachers are girls."

At lunch, Ivo - who often translates and acts as an advocate for Burl - told me "I think he trying to get your attention, Mom."

Burl definitely has a 2-syllable gama-sounding word for Grammie Gail! Burl has also been saying "ow" sounds. He understands all manner of directions.

Both boys have 2 new favorite activities since returning from Cleveland as the weather turns windy, gray, wet and summer kisses us bye-bye. 1 - they love swinging on their new swing and 2 - they love rolling at breakneck (euphemism, knockon wood) -speed down a sled-worthy hill in Doug and Gails yard. Video of this will be posted soon. Ryan and I tried it tonight - it's awesome!