Just a quick update today as I’m getting to this late.
Why?
Because we were on FaceTime with this guy:
(You know how much I love him when I post this even though it contains this picture of me.)
We were solving mysteries.
The mystery of The Bank Vault that Won’t Open (A vault that works as a bank and has a touch pad. He got it for Christmas.) It wasn’t opening and we had to solve the mystery. SOLVED: It needed new batteries. Mere did the drawing of the bank vault.
The other mystery: Which dog, Hank or Bear, threw up in the crate last night. UNSOLVED. I recommended that they label it a Cold Case.
Since Z insisted that detectives use notebooks, Mere got one from her stash and here Z is adding details to the case of the Bank Vault that Won’t Open.
This was a lovely, long and wonderful call and it made our day, so I wasn’t about to leave early and write a post.
Hopefully, I’ll get this one in before the deadline for the email version of the post.
The puzzle is proceeding nicely.
Stay safe.
Happy Sunday.
So cute—all of it 😍
Thanks Shanna.
Stay safe.
what a wonderful way to start your day … a little sleuthing with your little z! glad for all of you.
also, look at his drawing! he has lots of talent!
hope the rest of your day is good, like it started, and that you are feeling better.
we are getting more snow here right now. don’t know how much, but i can’t see the lane markers on the streets outside my place. i am home until it may clear today … not taking a chance of walking on snow-covered ice. glad to have the grocery shopping done for family members and for getting to see them (from a very safe distance) yesterday. missing my family when we’re not in the same place. :( might do some knitting, a hat. feels good to get back to a favorite thing (i’ve made probably 75 of these hats … it’s a lovely, easy pattern), even if i have to get up to walk around every few minutes.
hope you have a nice, safe day.
kathy in iowa
Should you be shopping for everyone with your back problems? I can’t imagine that’s easy.
By the way, Mere did the drawing of the bank vault! I went back and edited the post to say that.
Stay safe, Kathy.
well, she has talent, too!
my doctor is aware that i’m a designated shopper (also that i live alone), said it’s okay to do that as long as i don’t pick up anything heavier than a half-gallon of milk (i don’t). i am very, very careful … i pick up one thing at a time, don’t twist or bend, pack the bags very light, etc. and i take a super-long time (never been called “ma’m” so much in my life). also, my family insisted on doing curbside pick-up, and not just until i got my doctor’s approval. they still want to do that. but they know i am determined (stubborn) but not reckless, that i want to minimize their exposure to possible covid-19 and that some movement is both necessary and helpful for me. so … doing the grocery shopping is allowed and good. thanks.
happy sunday!
also, 72 and a half hours and counting!
kathy in iowa
Just a word on that – curbside pick up involves no real risk. We do it all the time.
xo
Soon – although the time seems to be dragging, doesn’t it?
glad that curbside service is available.
thanks, claudia. i expect to still go in stores so i can pick the produce and brands we like (i am picky about produce!). i take precautions possible against covid-19 and to protect my back, plus the walking around is good.
yes, sometimes time seems to go slow. still …less than three days!
hope you and don have a nice night.
kathy in iowa
xo
meant to add … claudia, even if i might only get one item at the store, i use a cart. :) also, i am still wearing a back brace to limit movements and protect my back.
actually two. in bed i wear a softer brace not exposed to the outside world and which lets me sleep a bit easier. otherwise it’s the hard, heavy kind that makes it tough to move and makes me feel like the hunchback of notre dame (even though the four fractures are at my waist and lower back). or a turtle. often i feel like a turtle. but i am getting better every day!
goodnight.
kathy in iowa
Kathy
Curbside is easy and safe!, love it.
thanks, brendab. glad it’s available and helpful for you!
though i have a ways to go, my back is healing. also, i am very, very careful so plan to stick with the shopping.
have you had your first vaccine shot yet? hope that goes well. same for the upcoming move. stay safe!
kathy in iowa
I’m so glad to hear you’re getting better, Kathy!
xo
This reminds me of when I watched Blues Clues with my grandson over 20 years ago. All the clues had to be recorded in a notebook, and he had many😁
I love this photo, and I am very impressed with his drawing, and the deduction process. I’m sure he will also solve the cold case.
What an awesome way to start your day, it was a real treasure.💕
My sister did the drawing. He asked her to.
Thanks, Jan.
Stay safe.
What a diligent sleuth!! It is hard work solving so many mysteries. What a fun phone call that must have been!!
Hope the rest of your day is filled with as much happiness & joy as the morning was!! Take care.
He’s considering a career as a detective…
Thanks, Chris.
Stay safe.
I read Winter Solstice last night after reading about it in comments. It was basically a Hallmark Movie. Disappointed.
To each his own.
(Not a hello, thanks for the blog, Claudia, have a good day…nothing? Hmmm. )
Stay safe, Barbara.
i love hallmark movies! put one in book form and i should read it!
stay safe.
kathy in iowa
I love him so much and I love both of you! Thanks for the detective help this morning!
We love you! What a gift this morning!
xoxoxo
Sister
Your sister is so clever at helping Little Z learn while having fun. He might enjoy the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew or Encyclopedia Brown books when he is old enough.
You must treasure these calls that keep you connected and help you ALL feel loved!
She is incredibly good at that, due to who she is and what she does for a living. She is the best mom ever.
We do treasure them, Ellen.
Stay safe!
I can think of no better reason than to be late with a post! And oh, how I love a good mystery! And the cold case concept! It sounds like a great conversation! Happy Sunday, Claudia!
He is so funny and serious and very articulate. We get such a kick out of him. He’s growing up so quickly!
Stay safe, Jeanie.
Prayers today…am looking forward to Louise Penny new novel-unnamed-this summer…thanks for your great blog…enjoy your day…
Stay safe, Brenda.
Oh the time spend with the little ones is so fun and refreshing. Uplifting to say the least. I’m going to attempt some organizing and decluttering of my craft room today. Baby steps.
We miss him so much and there’s no way we’re going to see him for a long time with COVID. Thank goodness for FaceTime!
Stay safe, Linda.
What a great way to start any day! Thanks for sharing that with us. He’s become quite the sleuth it appears.
Have a good day…Wednesday will be here soon! ;)
He is a great kid.
Thanks, Donna.
Stay safe!
well, that made the day for all of us, I think. The bright, beautiful, open mind of a very sweet child. And his mom and aunt and uncle who adore him. Thanks for sharing!
We do adore him. It put a smile on our faces for the rest of the day.
Thanks, Nora.
Stay safe.
Oh, his EYELASHES!!!
They are incredible. And big brown eyes and gorgeous eyebrows. He is heartbreakingly beautiful. Get ready girls!
Stay safe.
The perfect way to start your Sunday, Claudia!
Indeed! Couldn’t think of anything better!
Stay safe, Wendy.
his is such an absolute little DARLING! as are Bear and Hank!
eating toilet paper! LOLOL. not funny. but funny!
thanks for sharing your time with him with us!
I can see that he just warms your heart.
You and Don are an important part of his life.
XO
He does. We adore him.
Thanks, Tammy.
Stay safe.
great way to start your day !!! Never let anything stand in the way when this handsome young man is available–they grow so fast!! we got Iphones recently in the process of learning to use it our 9yrold gdaughter is helping us!! today at 7am,she texted me, saying “I slept late but needed to check on you” LOL she is really 9 yrs going on 20, haha!! don’t you just love this younger generation ?????
That is adorable, Linda! She sounds wonderful.
Stay safe!
What an absolutely perfect way to start your Sunday! Your day could only get better from there! Thanks for sharing with us.
You are so welcome.
Stay safe, Donna!