The tangled web we weave....

Xaye's friendship with Dylan continues to evolve, as those around Dylan begin to see him in a new light - as a sophisticated learner and a steadfast adventurer.

Today Xaye spent the day exploring in the arroyo near Dylan's apt - and Xaye is already planning for the next visit (he has a list of tools they will need).

Talia suggested we take the kids out and do something fun, as a group, in triads - what a wonderful idea - Xaye and I are plotting; bowling, putt putt, maybe the nature center too?

As a second grader, Xaye is confident about who he spends his time with, and outspoken about what is important to him. He appreciates his little brothers company, but not his 3 year destructive tendencies, and he appreciates his privacy and guards it fiercely.

He is excited about the inevitability of Lego land and continues to acquire legos (although if Quincy is into trains when we are shopping, Xaye is easily swayed, without coaxing).

At night we like to curl up together and read books with one another, and Xaye is increasingly willing to narrate stories for Quincy and I.

Quincy is precocious and will open threaten to wet his pants when other efforts do not get your attention. He loves to dance, takes risks without batting an eyelash, and Xaye is always at his heels when a new opportunity arises.