Pictures, words, and more words

We're driving to work: me and the kids (Mike had an early morning conference to attend and make a presentation at). Justine is playing with a toy HumVee, which winds up a bit and it's little pretend engine roars. It also has a white hook in the front. Justine asks "What is this mommy?" and I blank. For the life of me I cannot remember the word for "hook". I mumble something to the effect of "I don't know, honey", when behind me Vasco clarifies "Mommy, that's a hook, mommy; it pulls the car, mommy!" First, how does this kid know "hook", and, second, how humbling is it to be outperformed by your barely 3-year old at 8:21 am? On the way back from work, when we were discussing dinner, I mentioned we were having broccoli. Justine complained. Vasco says, "You need to try it, Justine!" Do these kids even need us anymore????

Finally, working on a big project:

First Question I Couldn't Answer

It wasn't "Why is the sky blue?" or "Who made the universe?" As we were looking through coupons to go shopping this Sunday morning, the question of the day was "Mommy, how do you say "Beef Jerky" in Spanish?" Ummmmm. I don't know... Anybody???? Help?? :)

May 31: edited to add:
suggestion for Spanish translation of "Beef Jerky":
1. desigual de carne de vaca (according to uncle Jeff)

POWERTOTS!!

Powertots is a gymnastics-inspired exercise/sports program for toddlers that is held at the daycare once a week and led by a much talked about Miss Jamie, who we had never met, but about whom we knew the following according to Vasco and Justine: 1) Miss Jamie has a ponytail, and 2) Miss Jamie says "oolala!". Powertots happens every Thursday, but today was a special show for parents. It was too cute! Here is select footage (oh, yes, and Miss Jamie does indeed have a ponytail and does indeed say "oolala!")