Conversation today between me and 4 year old Blake: B: Where are Migi and Big Daddy? Me: You know where they are, they went home to Texas. B: I want to be at Texas. Me: We’ll visit Texas soon, but this is our home. B: I want Texas to be our home. Me: I do … Continue reading »
Posted in December 2011 …
And on every street corner you hear…
Partly as a result of last Wednesday night’s pre-Christmas breakdown, I knew that I needed a little Christmas spirit. Pamela and I decided that a Christmas Extravaganza was in order. We would begin with caroling through my neighborhood, and end with watching The Nativity Story at Pamela’s…with lots of our friends, and our many small children. I’m so … Continue reading »
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Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
*We’re now on day 3 of the December Blog challenge. Obviously I’ve already blown it, but I’m going to participate anyways. Last week I was feeling like Charlie Brown. We’ve made an effort this Christmas to simplify the holiday and spend it together, enjoying what we have and not concentrating so much on what we’d … Continue reading »
Husband Open Letter #2
I mean seriously. There are weekdays where this blog is the most contact we have. I really go into husband withdrawls after a weekend of having you nonstop. What’s crazy is that when I have you all weekend, there are all kinds of things that I forget to tell you. But now that you’re not … Continue reading »
A Serious Question
Last night, we had a conversation about adoption. Stu and I are thinking a lot about it lately. While Blake was brushing his teeth, Stu said, “Blake, I’m so proud that you’re mine.” To which Blake responded, “I’m so proud you’re my daddy! And I’m so proud you’re my mommy!” It was a regular love-fest. … Continue reading »
They say the darndest things
Yesterday, Blake and I were trying to navigate the insanity which is the Target parking lot. AGH! As I tried to turn onto a new aisle, a car came speeding by in front of me and honked heartily. Granted, I hadn’t seen her and was close to turning into her. But, the full blown look … Continue reading »
