The first day of spring break, and the sun decided to make it's first real appearance of the season. Suddenly everyone remembered there was this place called "outside" where they could play. Today was like a little taste of summer, and although I know we will all adjust by the end of June, dealing with nice-weather-issues does a number on my psyche for a few days. Olivia wants to be outside nonstop, and who can blame her, but that leaves me chasing her. Today, I turned my back for a moment, and when I turned back, she had disappeared. I looked out my back door just in time to see her over on the next block, dressed like Snow White, running barefoot and frantic down the sidewalk after Audrey, who was on her bike. When she got home, I told her she has to tell me if she leaves the yard. And she shouldn't wear her Snow White dress to play outside, because it could get dirty and ripped.
"But, Mom," she said, "Snow White went to the forest in her dress and it didn't get ripped or dirty."
It's going to be a long summer.
Then there is Duncan. He wants to ride his bike places. Like to the gas station to buy gum. My head tells me that any normal 14 year old boy should be able to ride his bike to the corner gas station. My head also tells me that if I want him to be a normal 14 year old boy, I should treat him like one, as much as possible. And I believe that intellectually and physically, he is perfectly capable. But that doesn't stop me from worrying about all the weird, unpredictable, and highly unlikely tragedies that could befall him on that half mile journey. But he went. And he came back. With gum. A small success. He needs a new bike though.
Now, its after 7pm. Airsoft target practice in the back yard is putting a major crimp in Olivia's plan to jump on the trampoline. So instead she is playing with Audrey and her friend, who have duct taped their arms behind their backs, and their legs together. They are all jumping around like crazy, having a great time. Now all they need is one more strip of tape, right across their mouths....
Nah, I'm just kidding.
1 comment:
I am always amazed at how well you keep it together when your kids do something they shouldn't. You are an inspiration to moms everywhere-really.....it's a constant reminder that we are all in this together and things really do work out. BTW, when we gonna get together? What's your plans next week?
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