Pool Drawing

Sarah's drawing from this morning. On the right are Papa and Stephen. Papa is telling Stephen not to jump into the water, but Stephen still wants to jump into the water.

On the left, Mama and Sarah. Sarah is pointing to a spaceship that is visible next to her head.

On both sides, Sarah says that there are other people there who are not visible because they are behind Mama and Papa.

Sarah: I made this drawing in Mama's book so that she can always remember me!

Fart

Sarah (low voice): Do you smell some fart?

Papa: No, why, who farted?

Sarah: That fat lady over there! (Points to a big lady across the room)

I Like Everybody

Sarah: I like everybody! ...Except fat people.

Papa: Sarah! That's not very nice.

Sarah: I like everybody! ...Except not nice people.

Monkeys and Alligators

Stephen was playing with a big sticker poster of different landscapes, and chose one appropriate for monkeys. He then got out the monkey stickers and was looking for alligator stickers.

Stephen: Where's the alligators? Where's the alligators?

Mama: Honey, I don't think we have any alligators.

Stephen (keeps looking, finds alligators)

Stephen (singing): Five little monkeys, sitting in a tree! Saying Mr. Alligator, you can't catch me! (Alligators then eats monkeys)

Garden

The Arizona heat means a couple of things. One, the garden gets started early. Two, the heat can stun plants, which have been looking a bit wilted.

The First Tomatoes Of The Season

Trying To Shield The Garden From The Heat

Favorite Thing

Sarah sees Mama looking sad and approaches her, touching her gently.

Sarah: Mama, do you know what my favorite thing about you is?

Mama (heart melting): What sweetheart?

Sarah: When you give me candies!

Love You

Mama was feeling sad, remembering Tata who died six years ago today.

Sarah: Mama, don't be sad! There are people who still care about you. Like Angela, Allison, and Abigail. They love you!

(Those are Sarah's friends back in Ohio.)