The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

Would you hire the "Ladder-less Window Cleaning Company" to clean your windows? Why or why not?

Julia (8): "I would like to hire them because it would be fun to watch them work and I would ask the Pelly if I could take a ride in his beak."

Gabe (6): "No, because I don't need them cleaned."

Mom's Notes: I gave the kids (and myself, of course!) the Roald Dahl box set for Christmas. They were very excited to see some familiar spines in the set, and Julia picked this skinny one out to read immediately. She and I took turns reading it aloud. Gabe is suddenly reading so well, he can take a turn soon too, if he likes!

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

If you could speak parseltongue, what would you say to a snake?

Julia (8): "I never spoke to a snake before. It's pretty cool meeting a snake." 

Gabe (6): "Don't hurt my family, Rattlesnake." 

Mom's notes: There was plenty of gasping, laughing, speculating, and reading ahead by Julia during this one. On to the movie!