Knock Knock Jokes

Miriam's favorite knock knock joke:

"Knock Knock"

"Who's there?"

"Policeman"

"Policeman who?"

"Policeman fire truck." (Miriam laughs hysterically).

It's amazing the way that the routine of the joke, and the idea that it's funny are there, but not yet the ability to create one. The unfolding is one of the most fun parts of parenthood.

Similarly with Passover this year: Miriam and Joshua both really got it this year. Last year, we simply tried to get them through the seder without melting down and eating as few breadish things as possible. This year, they understood parts of the seder. They know that we celebrate being free. They understand that we have matzah instead of bread, and know the names of charoset and maror. Next year in Jerusalem!

Joshua made me extremely happy yesterday by gobbling down asparagus. He's a boy who won't touch a carrot or cucumber, but eats broccoli and now, asparagus. A unique soul.