I had to sit down with Rowan tonight and talk with her about not throwing a fit when something happened she didn't think was fair. She had been playing Uno Attack with the other kids and Bridey, and when they all decided it was time to stop after an hour, she was very upset.

After I explained to her how she might want to learn to react, she said "Ok, but I'm not going to remember this."

"You're not? Why not?" I laughed.

"Because I have a short memory. I only remember really big things, like when Berit broke her wrist."

Griffin went to bed in a pair of sweat pants he told me he was going to wear for a year. I asked him why he was going to wear it for a year, and he told me he was going to set a record.

He told me he had worn them for 7 days, and then he asked me how many days were in a year. I told him 365 and he couldn't believe it. He smiled sheepishly like he half didn't believe me and like he half had to reassess his idea.

Griffin and I just got back from our first karate class at the YMCA. It was a class full of kids, but family members can take it with them. I was the only adult.

Griffin LOVED it. He did a great job paying attention to the sensei that was teaching us - even though it was hard not to be distracted by the non-beginner kids who were actually sparring while we were just repeating steps and blocks.

All the way home Griffin sang, "I know Karate," and then he talked about how he was going to tell Sully tomorrow about how bowing is part of karate, because it was something Sully wouldn't know. He definitely wants to keep doing it.

Last night, Berit and Bridey got on the internet and learned how to make crepes. They made crepes this morning for Rowan's birthday, and at lunch they made smoothies. We hung out at home and played games, and later on Pam's family all came over for more food and more games. Rowan had a great birthday.