XIX: The Lock

We've got a lot to cover today and not much time so let's get right down to business. When we last left, our heroes were preparing for the tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy of young Margaret Grace. And now that a few weeks have passed and her head has stopped spinning around, I think we can say the surgery was a success. Mom and Dad made the trek out and helped us during the day of surgery and the days immediately following. And despite the pain, Maggie was able to eat about 22 popsicles. What was most impressive is that she outpaced her sister in that regard.

Young Master Watson received his first report card and has started reading to his sisters, which is very fun to watch. We are also trying to get through the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe before it is released in the theatres. He has also tried his hand at writing, including this story which I share with you now. Keep in mind, the assignment was simply to write a story involving two characters and a problem which must be resolved.

The Lock
by Jimmy
(reprinted with permission)
Tom and Bob have a lock. They do not have a key.
They look under the bed.
Not there!
They look on the desk
There it is!
Now they can open the lock.
The end.

Note the author's use of the five-part Shakespearean construct, and the flare with which he punctuates. The only thing missing is the use of a Red Rider BB gun by one of the characters.
Last week my aunt Jane and uncle Jack came to visit. On Sunday, we went to Manhattan(sans enfants), which was Jack's first visit to the Big Apple. The principal purpose was to see the Broadway show "Spamalot," which is loosely based on the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Our seats, thanks to Jane, were in a private balcony, several feet above the first tier and stage. Despite my temptations ("I wonder what it would be like to throw Jack over the side"...."wonder if I can shoot this spitball into the orchestra pit, I have a clean shot at the tuba") I mostly behaved. For me, the musical was very good because it made fun of all other musicals. The stars of the show are David Hyde Pierce (who played Niles on the TV show "Frasier"), and Tim Curry (who played Rooster in the movie "Annie" but is better known for a certain cult classic).

Speaking of Annie, she has included, in her repertoire of ramblings, the words "pancake" and "ta-da", which she says after consuming an entire stack of pancakes. She also knows her ABC's, (thanks to the Princess Laptop ABC game) except for M, which might explain in part why this exchange occurs:

Me: "Annie, say Daddy"
Annie: "Dat-tee"
Me: "Annie, say please"
Annie: "Peeeeezzzze"
Me: "Annie, say Mommy"
Annie: silence.
Me: Running for cover.

Oh, and speaking of Regis, a funny story from our trip to the City with Jack and Jane. So there we are, en route to the show, in the middle of Times Square, with about 2 million people(many of whom have rejected the notion of personal hygiene). And as we walk, we hear "Hey Regis!" It was the brother of one of my college roommates. Everyone gets recognized in Times Square, happens all the time. Or never.
Hope all is well.