Aeden has created a video game character. Now he is making how-to videos that demonstrate how to draw his character.
When I asked him why he was doing this he clearly explained that it was because when he makes his video game, people will want to see how to draw his character. Then he can sell the videos and make more money. He is making them now so he doesn't have to do it later.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Water Play
For several years I have lamented the fact that there were no fountains or spray parks to play in around here. Then we ran into friends at the movies (free!) and the mom mentioned that they were going to the fountain to play after the movie (free!). She invited us along and now I have a new fun (cheap! just pay for parking!) activity for the summer.
To keep the water fun going (it was a really hot week!) we went back to the pool with our friends (different friends). Aeden decided to help her son learn to swim, he thinks he is quite the expert. At first he was teaching her son for free, but when she teasingly said that now she doesn't have to pay for swim lessons, Aeden's entrepreneurial brain kicked in. Today he told another friend of mine (who has a 2 year old daughter) that he could teach her daughter to swim for only $20 a lesson. Much cheaper than the going rate of $70 for a week (uh? interesting math!). I tried to deter him by explaining that I am pretty sure you have to be licensed or something...
Click through to see a video of Aeden swimming. The first part requires that you either turn your monitor on its side, or pretend you are looking at it right side up. He is becoming quite the swimmer. I just hope he keeps up his enthusiasm until he has lessons again after soccer season.
To keep the water fun going (it was a really hot week!) we went back to the pool with our friends (different friends). Aeden decided to help her son learn to swim, he thinks he is quite the expert. At first he was teaching her son for free, but when she teasingly said that now she doesn't have to pay for swim lessons, Aeden's entrepreneurial brain kicked in. Today he told another friend of mine (who has a 2 year old daughter) that he could teach her daughter to swim for only $20 a lesson. Much cheaper than the going rate of $70 for a week (uh? interesting math!). I tried to deter him by explaining that I am pretty sure you have to be licensed or something...Doing handstands in the water...
Click through to see a video of Aeden swimming. The first part requires that you either turn your monitor on its side, or pretend you are looking at it right side up. He is becoming quite the swimmer. I just hope he keeps up his enthusiasm until he has lessons again after soccer season.Creativity Unleashed
At our house summer vacation is a time to be creative. This summer we got Aeden a bucket of the model magic foam stuff. In hindsight, perhaps we shouldn't have bought the whole bucket. Here are some of his creations:
He surprised us one day with this lovely bit of Lego building:
Today he is exploring the features on his camera, including video which might or might not be showcased here...eventually.
Gratuitous shot. :)
We finally decided to put his creativity to a productive use: painting the bathroom.
He surprised us one day with this lovely bit of Lego building:
Today he is exploring the features on his camera, including video which might or might not be showcased here...eventually.
Gratuitous shot. :)
Tip for new/future parents: You can't keep all of your child's artwork/creations. So take a picture of the work to document it, and move on. :)
Friday, August 21, 2009
Overheard at the Orthodontist
Orthodontist: When do you brush your teeth?
Aeden: (thinks) Hmm, 7 sometimes 7:30 at night.
Orthodontist: Do you brush them in the morning?
Aeden: (thinks) 8, sometimes 8:30 in the morning.
Almost as if Aeden thought it was a test and figured he had to be as accurate as possible. :D
Aeden: (thinks) Hmm, 7 sometimes 7:30 at night.
Orthodontist: Do you brush them in the morning?
Aeden: (thinks) 8, sometimes 8:30 in the morning.
Almost as if Aeden thought it was a test and figured he had to be as accurate as possible. :D
Monday, August 17, 2009
Lazy Days of Summer
When he isn't grounded, Aeden and I have been enjoying some lazy summer days.
On the last day he was in such a rush he missed breakfast and proceeded to eat an entire whopper by himself for lunch.
Then we went bowling. The free bowling this summer has been awesome and I hope they do it again next year!
He went into his first ever (to my knowledge) McDonald's Playland. Where he played tag with a little girl who then later accused him of hitting her. The uncle made a huge scene, going so far as to tell me that Aeden hitting the little girl (later from Aeden I find out that he just tapped her as if they were playing tag, which he said they were...also noted that the little girl accidentally kicked Aeden) was the reason they were leaving. Never mind that a couple of minutes earlier I saw him signalling to the kids that they only had a minute left. It was completely mortifying to me. Aeden was embarrassed as well.
Jeepers Creepers where did you get them peepers. We had a free coupon for an hour of rides (of which Aeden is tall enough to only get to do 3 of them) at Jeepers, so we went and enjoyed the a/c.
We even paid extra so he could dig for 'jewels' in the dirt.
Other lazy day activities involve making as many items as possible (pictures to come after I get them off the other camera) out of model magic foam, swimming at the pool, playing Wii, and vegging out in front of the air condition units.
For his birthday we signed him up for a three day golf clinic, he had a really good time.
On the last day he was in such a rush he missed breakfast and proceeded to eat an entire whopper by himself for lunch.
Then we went bowling. The free bowling this summer has been awesome and I hope they do it again next year!
He went into his first ever (to my knowledge) McDonald's Playland. Where he played tag with a little girl who then later accused him of hitting her. The uncle made a huge scene, going so far as to tell me that Aeden hitting the little girl (later from Aeden I find out that he just tapped her as if they were playing tag, which he said they were...also noted that the little girl accidentally kicked Aeden) was the reason they were leaving. Never mind that a couple of minutes earlier I saw him signalling to the kids that they only had a minute left. It was completely mortifying to me. Aeden was embarrassed as well.
Jeepers Creepers where did you get them peepers. We had a free coupon for an hour of rides (of which Aeden is tall enough to only get to do 3 of them) at Jeepers, so we went and enjoyed the a/c.
We even paid extra so he could dig for 'jewels' in the dirt.
Other lazy day activities involve making as many items as possible (pictures to come after I get them off the other camera) out of model magic foam, swimming at the pool, playing Wii, and vegging out in front of the air condition units.Pop Quiz
Pop Quiz: You see an illustraion of a tree with bare limbs. It is a rather tall tree. At the top of that tree you see the following bird (see illustration). What kind of bird is it?
There is a right answer and a wrong answer. Please don't give me the wrong answer. :D
There is a right answer and a wrong answer. Please don't give me the wrong answer. :DSaturday, August 15, 2009
The Great Escape
Eric's company had their company picnic at The Great Escape this year.
After parking we had to walk to the main entrance, on the way was a bridge over a river.
Can you spot the turtle?
Proof positive that we took Aeden to an amusement park.
Getting ready to ride the Canyon Blaster...
Checking to see if Aeden is tall enough for the Steamin' Demon...
Getting on board...apparently once he was in the seat and only had the harness on he changed his mind. He stuck it out, had fun, and rode the ride with his eyes closed. :)
After parking we had to walk to the main entrance, on the way was a bridge over a river.
Can you spot the turtle?
Proof positive that we took Aeden to an amusement park.
Getting ready to ride the Canyon Blaster...
Checking to see if Aeden is tall enough for the Steamin' Demon...
Getting on board...apparently once he was in the seat and only had the harness on he changed his mind. He stuck it out, had fun, and rode the ride with his eyes closed. :)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Fairies
Last Tuesday Aeden stubbed his toe on the vacuum. He managed to stub the same toe again on Wednesday at art class. By Saturday it was pretty obvious that the toenail was coming off.
Today we went to his 8-year-old check up and told the doctor about his toe. After much drama on Aeden's part the doctor removed the toenail. I am sure it was out of pity towards me since Aeden was sure he was going to bleed to death and die! if the toenail was removed.
On the way home Aeden spoke up and said "I wish I could have kept the toenail. Then I could put it under my pillow and the toenail fairy could come."
Um, yeah child there is no toenail fairy.
"There are lots of fairies; the tooth fairy, the toenail fairy, the finger fairy, the blood fairy. When the blood fairy comes it takes your blood and leaves you a $1.
Today we went to his 8-year-old check up and told the doctor about his toe. After much drama on Aeden's part the doctor removed the toenail. I am sure it was out of pity towards me since Aeden was sure he was going to bleed to death and die! if the toenail was removed.
On the way home Aeden spoke up and said "I wish I could have kept the toenail. Then I could put it under my pillow and the toenail fairy could come."
Um, yeah child there is no toenail fairy.
"There are lots of fairies; the tooth fairy, the toenail fairy, the finger fairy, the blood fairy. When the blood fairy comes it takes your blood and leaves you a $1.
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