august defined
click to enlarge, and feel the cold water and sparkly, hot sun. love, Val
pool
ahhh, such a beautiful tuesday
It was. Lydia came with me and b.g. and p.j. because we were babysitting those two babies, and we bought groceries in the morning, and brought back deli food for lunch. Then we headed over to the little pool. lydia and b.g. In the evening I showed a couple houses to some friends and her
ahhh, such a beautiful tuesday Read More »
happy anniversary
Yesterday the day started out with our cocoon having hatched into a gorgeous butterfly. We showed our next door neighbors who actually taught us about caterpillars in the first place. The kids spotted him at the picnic table and ran to show him, the went running to pound on the door with their glass with
perfect july
Aaaah. The little pool was perfect today, nice and warm, but not miserably hot. It was sunny, but not to the extent it hurt our eyes. I brought Maria along to help lifeguard b.g. One baby at the pool, I can manage. Two? No. But then she got tired. These two are enjoying a moment
a crowd at the pool
This little peanut came with us today. Often we have the pool pretty much to ourselves. Not today. That water has warmed up nicely too. She liked it, but the sun was so bright on the cement and white enamel that it really was a little uncomfortable on the eyes. And now it’s Friday night,
a crowd at the pool Read More »
tuesday at the pool
The water is still pretty cold. A few hot days will warm it up though. Scuba guy This little girl liked it. I saw this at a red light and it made me laugh. Tim and Julia were goofing around back there, saying weird things and laughing, and he joined right in. And then before
tuesday at the pool Read More »
things that stay the same
Today the little pool opened. It has not changed. Some of the babies from last year are toddlers now, but that’s the only thing. Ahh, June? Friday? How I love you both. love, Val
things that stay the same Read More »
come on, cool air
Today we had little b.g. and he had a fever, so it was a quiet day. He and I slept on the couch for a couple hours this morning–did that ever feel good. And it’s so sweet to wake up next to a baby who is happy to see you. I’m as brown as an
a sauna day
a cooling photo It’s very hot here, just absolutely sultry. Now the storms have started so I have Sidney alternating between hiding under my chair, and hiding under the bed skirt, plus Sam nervously pacing and panting. Oy. Tim and Julia don’t want to go to bed while it’s thundering out, and that’s fine. We
dog hair in the freezer
Okay, a long time ago when I was very young I babysat for some people who did not keep house well at all. It was disgusting. The bedrooms looked like clothes bombs had exploded. Dirty dishes were all over the kitchen. Everything felt sticky, even the living room couch. But the thing that totally freaked
dog hair in the freezer Read More »