that kind of a weekend
Perfect quiet, and sunshine, and peace. love, Val
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julia
da do run run
Today at the grocery store, Julia wanted a magazine. Real bad. She was clutching it to her chest, eyes closed. It wasn’t actually Tiger Beat, but something much like it. (Bay City Rollers?) I said okay. Well, she’s been so absorbed in that thing ALL DAY. She’s trying very hard to read anything she can
a spa to avoid
They asked if they could use the hose on the patio to clean out the toy box. Yeah, that’s fine. Don’t make a mud mess though. So a few minutes later, Kirsten and I looked over and they had little lawn chairs and their feet in the toy box. Whaaat? We yelled over to them
a better day
Yeah, she’s still getting watched, and that’s for the best. She’s been a little angel the whole day. This is pretty nice after yesterday. We did errands with p.j. along and Julia helped. Later we grocery shopped and she picked out a gift for her cousin. It was a good thing in the end, getting
appalling
My sister called tonight, asked how the kids were. “Appalling.” “Whaat? Those kids are not.” “You asked. I ‘m telling you the truth.” Today I had two handsome police officers on my front steps. Apparently someone from our home called 911. Nooo. Nobody called. There’s no emergency. I offered for them to come in and
first communion
The first communions were at two different churches across town from each other, but we met up for one shared reception afterward. Their lively suburban church had a reenactment of The Last Supper, and t.c. was so excited he yanked on Dannell and asked, “Is that JESUS!? How can he be up there and in
unbelievable
Okay, we were going to go grocery shopping tonight and also pick up something for supper. Tim and Julia were outside playing, and from the looks of it, nearly rolling in mud. Woo Hoo, living it up. We called them inside, said put all the muddy stuff here in a pile. Change clothes, and then
people what are going CRAZY
Okay, we all know the winter has gone on far too long. It started early and nasty and hasn’t improved. Last week’s enormous, sloppy snowstorm was just too much. In an act of March rebellion, Jay never even shoveled the driveway. We revved the engine through it and then drove over the frozen ridges and
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human dust mops, or how to wear out a puppy
Morgan was so happy to see these guys. Maybe she thinks they’re puppies also? They definitely recognize their own kind. love, Val
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swear to goodness
Okay, I just went looking for kids to kiss goodnight. I found a bunch. All good. Then I asked where Tim was? How about Julia? They’re sleeping with the legos. Oh, puh-leeze. Really? Yeah. So it’s all quiet as I cross the dark family room and head downstairs–and encounter Tim standing in the dim light