Kylie May Reads and Plays Day 262

I've heard the phrase many times. Actually, we all have. "It was simpler times back then."  Is it true? For everyone? Always? Does life really just continually and progressively get more difficult?   If only Socrates were here, he'd know the answer. One thing that I know (there might actually only be one thing), is that if Kylie could remember this part of her life, she would remember it as a time of simplicity.  The more I watch her the more I understand Fairyland Ranch (or whatever it's called) and I realize why Michael Jackson spent so much of his adulthood trying to engineer a childhood.  It is way more fun and uncomplicated!

An illustration for effect:

8 month old's daily schedule: Sleep---Play---Eat--- Repeat

367 month old's daily schedule: Work---Pay Bills---Clean The House---Wash The Cars---Buy Groceries---Do the Yard Work (or pay someone to do it)---Walk the Dog---Take a Political Stand---Cook---Do Laundry---Watch X Factor---Maintain Your Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Accounts---Decipher the News---Buy More Stuff---Balance Life's Awkward Personal Relationships---Eat/Sleep (yes you have to choose one)---Repeat...did I miss anything?

Never mind Socartes. We don't need you after all. We've got this one figured out. The saying must be true, and I guess Kylie is living in the midst of her "simpler times".   I'm just glad that Nat and I get to experience it with her.  It is so much fun to interact with that little ham.

We did our best "actor/actress in a supporting role" performance today as our leading lady stole the show.  She played (mostly a lot of chewing on every toy she owns), she read (current favorites are Babies,  Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?, and the chimpanzee page in Why I Love My Daddy), we sang ("open shut them" and "patty cake patty cake"), She ate (peas, yogurt, and avocado) and then after she could clap and play no more, she fell asleep.  It is actually quite impressive how long this little girl can resist the sleeping fairy.  Even when we are certain that she is completely exhausted she finds a way to hang on just a little longer.

After a bath and playtime tonight the heavy eyes prevailed and she knocked out.  Another day is hours away so off I go to get ready.

More to come soon,

Craig