Comedy Central has nothing on the cast of nine-year old boys I get to hang out with. Deal had friends over to celebrate his birthday recently. We didn't do much in terms of providing entertainment. No magician or mad scientist as we have done in the past. This year the boys … [Read more...] about From the Mouths of Babes
Deal
My Hope for Deal on His 9th Birthday
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. I hope your heart leads over your head in times of strife. I hope you feel the music and not just hear it. I hope you don't always take the easy road but do veer off of it when you feel you need to. I hope you appreciate the luxury of … [Read more...] about My Hope for Deal on His 9th Birthday
Beautiful Boy
Summer. Time.
I don't generally like to be alone with my thoughts. I took Lark for a long walk. I don't listen to music when I walk. It's the one time of day I am unplugged and can breathe in my surroundings with all my senses. Well, I don't use my sense of taste, 'cause you know, … [Read more...] about Summer. Time.
Parenting is hard.
When the boys were little and spewing things from all ends, I was a tired, wired mess. Both Bird and Deal were in diapers for a short overlapping time. There were two naps and two bed times. Messes were made at every turn, and NO was word of the day every single day. My friend … [Read more...] about Parenting is hard.
