In Anticipation
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Happy Mother’s Day!
This morning I made an off-handed comment to Patrick that the skirt and top I had chosen to wear to church looked better on me last year. Ryan was standing nearby and chimed in with his usual, “Why?” Not wanting to get into a discussion of body image with my 7-year-old son, I replied, “They…
Wordless Wednesday: Connor… by Connor, age 6
Connor, as drawn by himself at age 6 April 2010 In an odd way, it actually looks like him: maybe it’s the ears… or maybe, just maybe, it’s that grin!
Postcard: Fishing at the Lake
Don’t talk anybody, don’t come near!Can’t you see the fish might hear?He thinks I’m playing with a piece of string;He thinks I’m another sort of funny thing,But he doesn’t know I’m fishing-He doesn’t know I’m fishing.That’s what I’m doing –Fishing. A.A. MilneNow We Are Six The kids weren’t quiet, they couldn’t keep from jumping into…
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Speaking a Foreign Language
Photo by ronny827 The boys have been watching season one of the old Flipper TV show on Netflix. Both boys are enjoying the show, but our animal lover, Connor, has been transfixed. Tonight, he informed us that he can understand Flipper’s “talking.” “Oh, really,” Patrick said with a chuckle, “What’s he saying right now?” “I…
The Littlest Clown
Connor, dressing the part. The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus presented a spectacular show this evening. Clowns, acrobats, daredevils, and animals big and small thrilled the audience with music and stunts, but the little guy in the seat next to me stole the show with his complete belief that all he saw was real,…
Gratituesday: Time with the Younger One
Ryan is in Williamsburg with friends this week. He’s having a wonderful time and doesn’t seem to be missing his Mommy one little bit… Meanwhile, back at home, I am enjoying my one-on-one time with Connor immensely! I mean, honestly, look at that grin, how could I NOT enjoy spending time with that little character?!…