Have You Seen This Puppy?

Our house is in full-scale search-and-rescue mode. Jay's beloved puppy, named Puppy, is missing. He was last seen on a picnic at Center Park on Daniel Island, where I dinstinctly remember bringing him to the car. Rob and I are panicked, since we believe Jay will be inconsolable soon. At the moment, however, Jay is remarkably calm about it. According to him, Puppy is having a great adventure:

Me: I haven't seen Puppy for awhile. Do you know where he is?

Jay: He's at work.

Me: Okay. Where is he working?

Jay: In... Africa.

Me: Did you put him someplace?

Jay: No. He had to go in the biggest airplane.

Me: Where will Puppy be when he comes home?

Jay: He has to stay for this many days (holds up five fingers).

Me: Well, it's fun to pretend Puppy's at work in Africa, isn't it? But I'd like to see him right now in real life. Do you know where he is in real life?

Jay (sounding slightly exasperated): Puppy's in Africa.

When Rob got home from work today, I told him about this conversation. He tried to question Jay about Puppy's whereabouts and got the same answers.

If you happen to go to work in Africa, please tell Puppy to come home!

Imaginations at Work

Some of the boys recent playtime activities have been hilarious. I thought I'd share some of their antics.Jay with his block family: a mommy, daddy, brother, sister, baby, and cat. In the picture, it's naptime and everyone is comfy and cozy in their block beds.

A surpise birthday party for Stee (Jay's blanket) and Orange (Cole's monkey). They were expecting quite a crowd. I was lucky enough to be invited and got lots of cake and a goodie bag.

Future cross-country skiers. They had me tape blocks to their feet so they could ski around the house. Instead of snow, however, they had to ski over burning hot lava.

At least one of us will be prepared if the 90-degree temperature suddenly drops below freezing!