*cleaning…maybe
*steaming bowls of breakfast
*spring has sprung, but I’m still not sure I believe it
*haven’t I ever told you they have magic powers? Well, they do.
*or maybe it’s just the season for kicking up heels. Whatever.
*Look, Mom! If I hit the ball hard enough, my head goes flat!
*pruning the red raspberries: I can taste them already
*sweet p’taties, salt, pepper, and olive oil, mmm
*breaking up the chunks
*the sign is just for decoration, clearly
*her latest invention—should we patent it?
*prepping for a job fair: the move is getting ever closer!
*he couldn’t/wouldn’t do his writing assignment so his poppy sat down and did it with (not for) him
*lover boy: the kid is all about physical touch (I’m a little worried about his teenage years)
*evening view from the couch: kitchen clean-up, an under-the-table hideout, and a toasty fire.
This same time, years previous: another fort (and a kid wielding a machete, oh dear), doctors galore, sky-high biscuits, fire-safe, soda crackers
9 Comments
Anonymous
did your dad or mom have any luck at the job fair?
Mavis
Who painted the picture behind your parents? I want details.
Jennifer Jo
Me! http://bit.ly/qoljrP
Anonymous
I LOOVE the toothbrush idea! She's so smart!
Kris
My youngest is a lover of touch and snuggle and is female. Maybe it's a youngest child thing?
teekaroo
The toothbrush picture hit my gag reflex. I can barely stand one toothbrush in my mouth.
Jennifer Jo
Oops! Sorry about that!
the domestic fringe
The double toothbrush is quite ingenious. Love your family photos!
Margo
my boy is a lover-boy too – oh dear.
Love that your husband sat down with the writing too. Perfect.