The littles in this house, Jenny and Johanna and all my dear dear friends have taken care of me recovering. Having MJ go away right after surgery was probably not a great idea but Huck did an excellent job filling in.
Felt good enough to sweep leaves off the sidewalk with a child-size broom this morning.
Am dying to exercise.
I think I’m subconsciously dressing in a mother-daughter style with the girls. Or maybe on days when I want navy everyone is wearing it.
Teddy “I’m only allowed to chew gum on cations”.
ALB “Vacations? Or occasions?”
I listened to Charlie singing Taylor Swift songs to himself and Teddy as they wet to sleep last night.
When Scottie wants a lot of some snack she says “I want too much. Please. Too much. “
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator.
I need to learn more jokes. Little kids love jokes.
Charlie had his check up today. He hadn’t had a sick visit since before his 5 year check up last year. Health well done, Charlie. He is 42 pounds (same as Huck) and 3’10 3/4″ (same as Huck I think). I try to hang back and let him be the center of the appointment since it is about him. He asked the doctor how much he grew since last year, giggled from tickles was during his exam, passed his hearing and vision test and opted for a nasal spray vaccine over a flu shot.
I cannot believe Charlie is 6. He is such an incredible,amazing boy. Such a gem, such a delight to everyone who knows him. I would say he is going to do something really amazing one day , but he is already doing it in that he brings such joy and is such a good friend and son and brother. I am in such awe of him and so inspired by him and so honored to be his mother. He has now lost 4 teeth, has so many friends, plays soccer, plays tennis, and skateboards. He asked for a skateboard for his birthday and within minutes of being on it was on a ramp.
When he tells me “Mama, I love you,” my heart is so full. I am so confident in his confidence and love of life, and enthusiasm and curiosity, humor, gentleness, goodness, and high spiritedness. I love him sooo much.
