Patrick's school had some sort of peace ceremony the other day and he came home all saintly and thoughtful. At bedtime that night he said, "I have just written a message of peace. Would you like to hear it?"
So I said, sure.
"We might all look different on the outside... but inside our hearts are all the same."
And he clasped his hands together and looked at me like a particularly well-behaved beam of light.
Then he resumed his normal expression and said, briskly, "It's true you know. And it's not just our hearts... all our organs are alike. Lungs, intestines... and of course we all process food the same way. Breaking down food particles with stomach acids that eventually turn everything we eat into po... ."
I thanked him for his lovely message of peace and left.
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I know we shouldn't try to pigeon-hole our children at an early age. Caroline has years until she decides what career path she wants to follow and - truth be told - the Neil Diamond impersonator field is already pretty crowded what with the King of Diamonds and Super Diamond and Black Diamond. However, I think her version of "Sweet Caroline" brings something pretty special to the arena and I just want to start sewing sequins onto her turtlenecks.
What do you think about Tiny Diamond as a stage name?
Charm and exquisite beauty plus talent...clearly she has intelligence covered as well: "Danger, Will Robinson! Danger, Will Robinson!"
Posted by: Jennifer | October 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
WANT! I would nom that little lady till I couldn't nom her cheeky cheeks anymore. Then I would collapse and sigh at her wonderfulness.
Posted by: suzi | October 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Just leaves us fans wanting more...
Posted by: sheilah | October 28, 2009 at 12:02 PM
The message of peace made me nearly snarf my Diet Coke. Then the rendition of Sweet Caroline pretty much made my day. Thanks!
Posted by: Annabelle | October 28, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Forget that. How cute is your husband?!? More pictures of him! (Yeah, that pretty much makes me sound like a crazy stalker, huh.)
Posted by: Rachael | October 28, 2009 at 12:04 PM
It's the 'oh, oh, oh' that really gets me. So sweet!
Posted by: ali | October 28, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Just adorable.
Posted by: Elsha | October 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Tiny Diamond is PERFECT. How adorable!
Posted by: Karly | October 28, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I do love that Patrick. No that the other two aren't cute too, but as a blog reader and not their mother, I'm allowed to have a favorite.
Posted by: Heather | October 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Carloine needs to be booked for the 7th inning stretch at Fenway Park!
Posted by: Missie | October 28, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I just died. SO cute!
Posted by: MFA Mama | October 28, 2009 at 12:36 PM
ohmygod. LOVE LOVE LOVE. LOOOOVE
Posted by: amanda | October 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM
BOO, i can't see it , jsut a black box that says 'waiting for video' what am i doing wrong?
Posted by: ~Monkey | October 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Pictures of Steve. My day is complete. Sigh.
Posted by: Candy | October 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM
you need to take her to fenway park, she would have a blast.
Posted by: beyond | October 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Is it cool if I admit to being a Super Diamond lover? It is? Ok, great. I also enjoy Tiny Diamond :-)
Posted by: Daisy | October 28, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Oh my god I almost just died. So cute.
Posted by: Johanna | October 28, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Adorable. Both the peace message AND the song. :)
Posted by: Sandi | October 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Oh how I love Patrick. (E & C, too, but the science nerd in me truly appreciates P's point of view!)
Posted by: erin | October 28, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Dying of cuteness.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 28, 2009 at 01:07 PM
How on EARTH did you end up with three incredibly cute children like that? Un-frickin'-believable.
Thought the physical cuteness? Looks like Steve definitely has a role there.
*ahem*
Posted by: TeacherMommy | October 28, 2009 at 01:12 PM
How precious!!!
Posted by: Heather P. | October 28, 2009 at 01:12 PM
SO cute. so...cute!!!! Officially a Tiny Diamond fan.
Posted by: Amy | October 28, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Sorry, I can't comment. I just died of cute.
Posted by: Tine | October 28, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Squeeeeeeeeee! "oh oh oh!"
And Patrick? We may be related. Seriously.
Posted by: Emme Bea | October 28, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Nothing better than toddlers singing classic pop songs. Bonus points for Neil Diamond!
Do you get nervous when people are all, "Ooh, Steve! He's dreamy!"?
;-)
Posted by: bethany actually | October 28, 2009 at 02:19 PM
And here I thought Steve was not quite real.
Posted by: Katie | October 28, 2009 at 02:40 PM
OMG. The cute. How do you not just smooch on her all day long? Or maybe you do... :)
And I now have Sweet Caroline in my head, too.
Posted by: Erin | October 28, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Can I confess that I just watched that 10 times in a row?
Posted by: Robyn | October 28, 2009 at 02:52 PM
This is surely what Neil had in mind when he wrote the song...adorable.
Posted by: Jen | October 28, 2009 at 03:00 PM
She had me at "seet", then slayed me with "oh, oh, oh". What a pumpkin (and so clearly Her Daddy's Girl ... which is just as it should be).
Posted by: Ruth | October 28, 2009 at 03:13 PM
More Tiny Diamond ASAP. Please.
Posted by: Bridget | October 28, 2009 at 03:16 PM
She is like rainbows covered in sprinkles. I would like to bite those little cheeks of hers, my goodness.
Posted by: Ashlee | October 28, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Zoinks. Handsome husband displaying paternal devotion + delightful offspring = hormonal overdrive.
Shine on, you tiny diamond!
Posted by: Lindsey | October 28, 2009 at 03:32 PM
SO cute!
As for Patrick, I guess there's no point in romanticizing organs...
Posted by: Heidi | October 28, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Everything about that video is great. We all know Caroline is a cutie beauty. Did anyone mention the kitchen?? Fabulous!
Posted by: Helen | October 28, 2009 at 04:15 PM
One more thing- my 2 year old is already imitating her act - with finger in mouth and all. Looks like she's got lots of followers already.
Posted by: Helen | October 28, 2009 at 04:17 PM
I had to listen/watch twice because the first time I could not stop staring at your husband. hottie.
Caroline's adorable!! love her little voice!!
Patrick rocks forever.
Posted by: Amber | October 28, 2009 at 04:24 PM
Oh! Oh! Oh! More, please!
Posted by: Jen | October 28, 2009 at 04:43 PM
I suppose Caroline is cute...but I have to confess the first thing I said was, "Holy cow, Julia's husband is really cute!"
Posted by: Denise | October 28, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Forget the awesome Patrick and adorable Caroline and hot Steve--
That is a sexy, sexy refrigerator.
Posted by: Deanna | October 28, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Darling - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Priscilla | October 28, 2009 at 06:33 PM
OK, Patrick is hilarious. He's like his own little sitcom right there. As soon as I read the peace message I was like, wait for it... and he did not disappoint!
Caroline is adorable. She had the tune! And safe to say she has Steve completely wrapped around her finger?
Your kids really are insanely cute, which leads me to... you've got yourself a good looking husband there! (Is it rude to compliment your husband like that? No offense intended!!)
Posted by: erin.hines@gmail.com | October 28, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Tiny Diamond is PERFECT and more pics of Steve please.
Posted by: Kristin | October 28, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Patrick is just a classic. One in a million. I still laugh each time I think of that tricycle with the snow Caroline on it. And speaking of Caroline, she has great taste in music!
Posted by: Prudence Octavia | October 28, 2009 at 08:37 PM
Patrick is hilarious and Caroline is fantastic. But the thing that touched me the most is how happy Steve looks. Hope that doesn't make me a crazy stalker or anything.
Posted by: Nicky at Not My Mother | October 28, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Good heavens woman. Box her up and send her to me immediately! I will pay the shipping and insurance costs. I must have her perform at our Christmas party. (and please include that fridge...sigh...)
Posted by: Liz | October 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Cute, cute, cute! Patrick, Caroline and the hubby. Although Edward did not star in anything in today's blog I can't leave him out because he's adorable too. Thanks for the smiles tonight. A great end to the day to find your blog and see the cuteness.
Posted by: Patty | October 28, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Patrick is beyond words...he is so awesome!! But I can't see the video :( It's just a box...with some small icon in the top left corner. What am I doing so wrong!?
Posted by: Mel | October 28, 2009 at 10:58 PM
I would pay $75 to hear Caroline cover ND. And I echo the crowd re your husband's cuteness (squee) and Patrick's utter tweeness. Also, your hair is pretty.
Posted by: Judy | October 28, 2009 at 11:04 PM