The Mystery of Rice Krispies

Ethan sounded out the three words heard round the world for decades.

S-N-A-P...C-R-A-CK-LE...P-O-P (he can sound out words now).

Ezra said, "What do these words mean?"

I poured milk into Ezra's bowl.

Put your ear up close and listen carefully.

They both crowded up next to Ezra's bowl.

Ethan looked up with a big smile, "Mystery solved!"

Moving Out

Again, talking with Ezra about the idea that someday he won't live with mom and dad.

"I want to live in California."

Later that day...

"I want to live in the mountains...by myself. You'll have to take an airplane to see me...or a train."

Suddenly remembering my own admiration of Grizzly Adams. What was the name of his bear? I always wanted a bear.