Yeah, thanks

Andy is learning to shorten his words. It's fun and kind of strange at the same time. For a while, when you asked him if he wanted something, he would reply in the affirmative, "Yes." Lately, he's been shortening that to "Yeah." And just this week, he started saying "Thanks" instead of "Thank you." Both are fine of course, although I'm less likely to melt when he says "Thanks Mama" compared to "Thank you, Mama." Maybe it's just the inflection.

Week two at the new school is going fine, but my friend was right - it is almost harder. He's figured out that it's not a one time thing, it's a regular gig. Yesterday I dropped him off during our freakish "Alberta Clipper" snowstorm and he cried. It was so sad to see him look around, get scared and them tighten up his face. I was so sad to leave, even though I knew it was the right thing to do. Sure, he was fine minutes later, but it really did put a damper on my whole day.

Andy did like the snow though. Yesterday afternoon he wanted Bjorn to make him a snowman. Unfortunately, it wasn't the right kind of snow, it was too powdery somehow so it wouldn't stick together. Andy was quite disappointed.