This baby girl turns two in a couple days. Last weekend was her Curious George birthday party. Many monkeys were there: They’re all looking at their phones here, but they haven’t seen each other in a few weeks, and the laughing went on and on: Her, little girl blasted out of her mother’s body in […]
May has arrived! Thankful, yes: “for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue, true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes…” This is a line from my very favorite poem by ee cummings Oh my goodness. This child has been with me on errands this
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Tonight I had to work, and I have to again in the morning, so Jay and a bunch of kids went to the lake without me. I’ll catch up with them tomorrow after I am done showing houses. Tonight though? Tonight was all mine. I found this flowered oilcloth in a gift shop up at
Today was a fun cousin day. The little one took care of babies and plays puzzles. The curly-haired one doesn’t totally get it, but she loves her cousin and tries to conform. After they ate, I announced it was now naptime, and they grabbed their blankies and bottles and came with me to Tim’s bed.
These two. Yup. We tried to get that hair under control, but she was not a cooperator. Defeated. Plus, the one in the green shirt was fading. She started out strong, but in the afternoon, was sick and slept on the couch for hours. Last night we all went to my sister’s house to meet
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We went up to the lake this weekend. Jay wanted to get some work done. I had to work also, have a real estate buyer I’m working with, so I went back to Minneapolis to show houses yesterday and then returned. It’s a lot of driving, but that’s okay. And driving through the Wisconsin
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My nephew, Alex, gave me this bulb garden. Tonight there’s a pink tulip blooming. Yay for spring. The park behind us is green and fresh. Buds on the trees: Love, Val
I’m so happy it’s your BIRTHDAY! So glad you’re in this family–so glad you’re you. I love all your big ideas and chipper-chatter. I love your fuzzy hair and long curly eyelashes. I love your hugs and your laugh. You’re delightful in every way and always have been. Happy Birthday, Buddy. Love forever, Grandma
We went to Pam and Paul’s, and the kids were super excited. The video game crowd, all gathered together, and wow was it hot in that room. I love this cute trinket. Pam’s house is adorable. Easter egg hunt: Pinata! And it ended with this: Thank you for hosting this spectacular day! Love forever, Val
Best friend to all of us. John said it well, “Yeah, Grandma always has your back.” Indeed. Glad he was astute enough to realize this. This whole family is–just because of you. You are incredible, your love a gift expanding exponentially. Happy Birthday, Mom. Love forever, Val and Everybody.
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