My Kids Think I'm Optimus Prime

We often miss noting those brief moments that mark true milestones in our lives... I didn't want to miss this one.

Last night, while helping Gabriel get his jammies on, I received what I consider the best compliment:

"Daddy my shurt has a picture of you on it..."
"Yeah, this is a coool shurt!" (Totally spaced out, I missed the point.)
"That's you."
"That's Optimus Prime! Cool shirt, I know." (Still missing it...)
"NO, DAD!! You are Optimus Prime! YOU are Optimus Prime; Mommy is Roadblock; I am Ratchet; and Solie's Ironhide... YOU are Optimus Prime!!", he insisted.

I was dumbstruck. I didn't know what to respond... In my little boy's universe, I was the ultimate ass kicker! That was the cream on top, after being designated "Boss#1" by Sol earlier in the evening.

I guess I can now stop worrying a bit about how my kids see me.

Otherwise, today is a gorgeous afternoon that will see Gabriel hit the pitch for the first time, in full gear.

Spamazon Picnic

I want that wagon!
Nicky getting her game on!
A tattoo for Gabo.
Arjenn and Sol playing some box hockey.
Legal to drive for now.

Water balloon fight. Actually a cage match!
Beautiful background for the picnic!

Buddies

Catching a ride with Robbie.

Crabbing

Lots of people were catching some crabs on the pier in Des Moines.
The resident seal popped his or her head up to see where the crab pots were going.
He or she was going after the bait of chicken/turkey/fish....pretty slick but very cool to see the seal!