Friday, January 30, 2015

The After Dinner Grand Prix

I call it the After Dinner Grand Prix. Erica hopped on Graham's new wiggle car Thursday night to take it for a spin. That inspired G to ride his tricycle. And with that the race was on.

Calls of "See you later, alligator" filled the downstairs along with abundant laughter as Erica and Graham did their laps. Many of them. Aubrey even tried to join in by crawling onto the "track."

It's always fun to experience the kids' laughter. It was doubly so knowing that Erica was getting a chance to cut loose with Graham and escape the usual daily household stresses for a moment.











Thursday, January 29, 2015

Gratitude

I started my day with this text message at 5:22 a.m., and I couldn't be happier about it. I love you, Dad.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Our Life Right Now


Foreground: A four-year-old boy eats a brownie at the dinner table while his one-year-old sister eats the crumbs off the floor.

Background: A weary mother sits at the table after a long day with the kids resigned to what is happening.

(Not pictured: A father takes a photo and is of no help whatsoever.)