Sunday, January 23, 2011

...Warm Woolen Mittens....






I delight in those first moments when the silence is blasted away by the first "ding-dong" of the doorbell. That's Lucas and Jacey, or possibly Ethan. Depending on who arrives first, I'm going to hear these things within the first few seconds; "Where's Grandpa?" (Jacey again), "Where's Jacey?" (That's Ethan) "When are we going to eat?" (David) "Can I watch Brotha Bear?" (Lucas) "Can I get out the Legos?" (Asa) Then I usually say something like, "I'm not tellin' till I get a hug". I get my obligatory squeeze and they're off...

..."Brown Paper Packages Wrapped Up With String..."





I am amazed at how fast time goes, and how long it's been since I downloaded pictures. I will catch up little by little, but I just have to pick one or two favorites from the wonderful holiday season so recently past. It may seem like forever ago, but Christmas was actually just less than a month ago. Given that, you'll forgive me for going back even a bit more?
Thanksgiving didn't disappoint. It was full of wonderful smells, tastes, laughter, and always, always, there is love at home.
Christmas was really fun, too. Emily made our pinata again, which was a dandy! (I have picture uploading challenges, so forgive the separation of events into different posts.)
Oh, of course; she took my toy, and I was playing with that, he broke what I made, and she is hiding Legos, and I can't believe you did that, and that hurt my feelings-- but the really amazing part is how any mother can correct any child, any mother will cheer on any child, and that child can go to that mother for help, and any mother will do when you need a drink, or a hand up, or a story read. Any mother will share a bite, and any mother will kiss your boo-boo. Any mother will listen to your plight and try to make things better. It's remarkable, and yup, it's getting noiser, more crowded, ---- and more fun all the time.

Monday, January 10, 2011

What IF?

"What would happen if it snowed and snowed and we had to stay here together?"
"Oh, honey, that would never happen."
"But what if it did?"
"We really don't get that kind of snow around here"
"But what if it did?"
"Well, we'd probably get sent home early if it looked like it was going to snow that hard."
"But what if we WANTED to stay here?"