This October, my family has been loving a human pumpkin:
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Our Eldest
Is AWOL Daddy, who turned 30 today, but this post is not about him, but rather our eldest child ---Vivian the 5 year old. 
As we wait on the brink of welcoming our fifth family member, I often pause to think how different life would have been with a different first child. Ours is as close to a perfect fit as I can possibly imagine. Vivian is excited about life, helpful at all turns, in love with her mischievous brother and even eager to meet the challenge of the next one. She is the consummate big sister.
This little lady has been a part of our marriage almost as long as it has been in existence. She has lived in more houses than she has years under her belt, yet handles each transition with grace and acceptance. Viv has so much of her father in her that to watch them together is magic. Spending time alone with her reminds me of so much that I love about him.
Five is the age of a kindergartner - while this should be daunting or frightening to a young mother, with Viv it seems so natural. She is stepping into her schoolwork and household responsibilities with aplomb, as if it is all only natural. On this birthday, I truly thank God that He blessed us with such a role model for all our forthcoming children to follow... at least as best they can as boys! We love you, Viv.
As we wait on the brink of welcoming our fifth family member, I often pause to think how different life would have been with a different first child. Ours is as close to a perfect fit as I can possibly imagine. Vivian is excited about life, helpful at all turns, in love with her mischievous brother and even eager to meet the challenge of the next one. She is the consummate big sister.
This little lady has been a part of our marriage almost as long as it has been in existence. She has lived in more houses than she has years under her belt, yet handles each transition with grace and acceptance. Viv has so much of her father in her that to watch them together is magic. Spending time alone with her reminds me of so much that I love about him.
Five is the age of a kindergartner - while this should be daunting or frightening to a young mother, with Viv it seems so natural. She is stepping into her schoolwork and household responsibilities with aplomb, as if it is all only natural. On this birthday, I truly thank God that He blessed us with such a role model for all our forthcoming children to follow... at least as best they can as boys! We love you, Viv.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Grandma Goodness
A big part of my childhood was the ritual of our parents shouting, "package for Daddy/Mommy" when Brendan and I would be fresh from the bathtub. Then we would get delivered into the expectant parent's arms and they would unwrap us ceremoniously and exclaim various ridiculous things.Well, here we are 20+ years later and Grandma has two new happy, wet packages.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Dedicated School Room?
In a 3-bedroom Army apartment, the chances of having a room which can be devoted solely to schooling are slim. So this is the way we roll -- early morning chocolate chip cookies and _The Three Billy Goats Gruff_ on the kitchen floor. Geeze, I hope I know what I am doing...
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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