I love how much my boys love each other. "Stud muffin" as they call him at daycare. The tale of two hands.
Tale of two hands
Pumpkin Patch
Last night we went to the Pumpkin Patch.Last time I was there, Brandon was just a little thing in my belly. Next time I go there, this little thing in my belly can enjoy it, too.
Wishes for my adult son
Steve and I have started reading our first parenting book. And something I read tonight stuck out to me: What is it that I really want from my child? When my baby has grown into an adult, what characteristics do I want him to have? Here is what I wish for the adult Brandon:Respect: I... Continue Reading →
Song of the snails
Song of the snails on their way to a funeralTranslation - original text is in Frenchby Jacques Prévert Two snails went to the burial of a dead leaf. They had black shells with crêpe on the horns. They left in the evening, a beautiful evening in autumn. But when they arrived, it was already spring. The... Continue Reading →
Inside
People give pain, are callous and insensitive, empty and cruel...but place heals the hurt, soothes the outrage, fills the terrible vacuum that these human beings make. ~ Eudora WeltyI love coming home. The highlight of my day is bringing Brandon back home after long days at work and daycare. Here I am happy. Here, I... Continue Reading →
Pony rides
Brandon loves going to daycare. He has friends there and different toys and plenty of activities to keep him busy. The first day I dropped him off at daycare, I cried my eyes out. I didn't want to leave my child with other people to care for him. Although I still wish I could spend... Continue Reading →
Best Bro Ever
What do you think when you read Brandon's shirt? It really didn't land in Washington. So I'll try again on my blog. I have faith in all of you.
Last week
We had a blast in Washington and Oregon. Last Saturday, we went to the Puyallup Fair. Saryn won the tractor pull and then did some mutton busting. Brandon loved seeing all the animals. He's a bit too small for the rides still. My little outlaw. On Sunday, we drove down to Amber and Dan's place... Continue Reading →
Trippin’
We just returned from vacation in the Pacific Northwest. I'll throw more pictures on here later, but first, here are some quick iPhone pictures:
Freedom vs. stability
I recently reread The Glass Castle because it's just so damn good. In it, Jeannette Walls talks about how her mom doesn't want to trade her freedom for stability as most adults end up doing. For the past week, I have been thinking about that. About freedom and stability and whether they are both mutually... Continue Reading →
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