He Ain't Heavy

Years ago when we told Alec he was getting a younger sibling, he was adamant about wanting a brother and who can blame him? Brothers are awesome!

When Mike called him and told him the baby was a girl, Alec wouldn't even finish the conversation.

But when he walked into that hospital room and laid eyes on Miss Molly, his heart melted - melted right into her tiny grasp to be held forever.

Even though she has a hold on his heart, its apparent he has a hold on hers too.

Age Limit

We don't have one and for that I'm thankful. Its as if all stereotypes and expectations are erased when these cousins get together as they work to achieve their main objective - FUN; and they do it effortlessly.

As they gather around/in/by the pond soaking in all the adventures it offers I observe how my children are shaped by these simple activities; not the stone skipping skills or the catfish catching techniques but the unconditional love for others, the ability to find commonalities where few should exist, and the courage to try new things.

The gifts that these cousins give each other are priceless - something that I, as a mother, can't give my children.

And for that, I'm eternally grateful.

Passing the Time

We demo'd our kitchen July 5th. Its still not done.

I want to scream at the top of my lungs but instead we're finding constructive ways to pass the time. Today we had friends over to play and to help decorate the nearly done kitchen.

A perfect distraction!