Collectors

Cameron has always had a penchant for collecting things, from "fossils" (aka, a few fossils and a whole lot of concrete chunks) to bottle caps (a bit embarassing at a party when he's asking every grownup if he can have the top off their beer). 

Today, Matthew and I were riding bikes to the library when he brought his trike to a screeching halt.  "Dandelions!" he shouted.

"Yes, dandelions," I said.  "A big field full of dandelions!"

"Can we pick them?" he asked.

"Well, how about you pick one?"

"Nooooo, Mommy.  I neeeeed the dandelions.  A looooot of the dandelions.  For my collection."