"Use the power of the four"

Ok, we all know about the power of the Force. Until today I never heard of the "power of the four." Well my kids seem to think that it exists. Ok, no, they have never seen the Star Wars movies and they do hear a bit at school about them, so it isn't too far fetched to realize that that is what they are talking about. What cracks me up though, is that when the "power of the four" doesn't work they go on to the "power of the five (and six etc..)" Now and then I hear about the "power within" that one I know from SpongeBob Squarepants. The other funny thing, at least to me, is how Kaleigh and Cole have gotten into "Gumby and Friends". Kaleigh has even created them all out of modeling clay. The soft lightweight kind that isn't heavy or sticky. See photo.

Of course her version is the new Gumby with friends, Pokey, Prickle and Goo. They have been playing for about 1 1/2 hours, just with the Gumby and friends that Kaleigh made. Who needs expensive toys when your kids can make their own? Pretty funny and cute.

Being a good Dad

Well, Kaleigh and Cole have it pretty good. Since Carl has Mondays off, he offers to help out in the classrooms of his kids (mommy does this too by the way). He doesn't complain and he gets really happy kids out of it! They all love when daddies come in because it is different. Here he is in Kaleigh's class and doing rather tedious work. Now soon he will be going into Cole's class and helping the kids one on one with the computer. They will be starting a computer learning station and he will help out. I think that may be a little more interesting to him and I know Cole will love having him there. What a great opportunity for us to be able to work in the kids classrooms! It may be tedious work sometimes but the benefit is huge! Good Job Dad!