Who doesn't love the tape measure game? When I was younger, we used to sit around the Albertson's living room and see who could get those most tape out without letting it bend. Those were the days. I am glad Max is heading down that path, especially since he left his baby tape measure in Canada, where it is worthless. They have no idea what an inch is up there.

Max has started a new school and he loves it. In a bulletin to be filed in the "how did we ever get along without it" folder, I am pleased to report that the new school sends us daily emails - sometimes two - reporting on Max's progress. Today, for example, we learned that he had sung a song in Spanish at morning circle time and did a little dance for everyone. When asked about his new school, Max says, "They're so happy to see me!" Which seems to be true.