Not a Big Storm

We live in a state that had NO natural disasters this past week.

No hurricanes, tropical storms or earthquakes.

Just rain.

More than the usual 10-30 minute afternoon thunderstorms.

Four straight days of it..

We've gotten drenched going grocery shopping,

watching a freshman football game,

coming out of the bank.

And all of those activities started with clear skies when we left our house.

Honest.

Us, according to the boy

So this was one of those Facebook thingies, but I thought it would be better appreciated over here :)   I can't really pick a favorite, though I'm not so happy with #1, the rest of them are pretty funny.  Just so you know, "show show" or "sho sho" is his own language for peace.  I'm not sure how, but it's turned into our funny joke....

1. What is something mom always says to you?

go play with your toys

2. What makes mom happy?

fireguys and firegirls

3. What makes mom sad?

daddy (what? no.  why?) cuz he's grumpy!!  (oh, well, sometimes)

4. How does your mom make you laugh?

by cooking dinner.  show show poo.  and tickle bug 

5. What was your mom like as a child?

(snickers)  like a big firegirl and you can be fireman sam when you grow up

6. How old is your mom?

two!

7. How tall is your mom?

I'm big like this.  (what about mommy)  bigger and bigger (more true than you know, kid)

8. What is her favorite thing to watch on TV?

wild kratts- with me!  (actually, it is a good show)

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?

run around.  or cry.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?

29 (?)

11. What is your mom really good at? 

peeing and watching the wild kratts.

12. What is your mom not very good at? 

(shrugs shoulders)  gaga

13. What does your mom do for her job? 

you play at work. and fix things at work.

14. What is your mom's favorite food? 

(no answer)

15. What makes you proud of your mom?

(no answer)

16. If your dad were a cartoon character, who would he be? 

fireman sam.

17. What do you and your dad do together? 

pee on the potty. and football

18. How are you and your dad the same? 

we run.

19. How are you and your dad different? 

i run faster and faster

20. How do you know nana loves you? 

she loves me the biggest mostest she can

21. What does your dad like most about your mom? 

playing

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go? 

to  show-show peace.

Would love to hear what your kids say :)

Favorite

I love this photo.  The concentration on his face, the hand gripping the root, the careful placement of his foot, the light and leaves above... a totally perfect moment in a completely imperfect life.

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Unrelated, please pray for one of Jim's uncles, who died Monday morning.  It was quite unexpected, and the family is understandably reeling.  "May the angels lead him into paradise, may the martyrs receive you at your coming and lead you into the holy city. May the choir of angels receive you and with Lazarus, who was once poor, may you have everlasting rest. Amen"

Birthday season

I'm not sure if I've mentioned how July is full o' birthdays around here.  The country on the 4th, followed by Nana, followed by the little prince, and then- finally in his words- Jimdad's rolls around.  We were on vacation at the beach, but I forgot the camera.  Suffice to say that waves and finding shark's teeth made for a great celebration.  And then... we hit the road.

All the way, straight through, to Baltimore (!) to see a friend.  We haven't done a long road trip in about 2 years, and not a drive-straight trip in over 5... so it was almost like our younger carefree days.  With a bundle of joy strapped in with us, of course.  And then, after visiting our friend and CONTINUING to drive into PA, we had a great suprise for jim's folks, who didn't know we were coming.

And you know what we did the very next day?  Hopped into the car for a 3.5 drive to see the Steelers in their training camp.  Yes, that was related to Jim's bday- a very spread out and lowkey celebration this year.  But I've always wanted to take him, so ...

The rest of our days were filled with:  a much-too-quick video call to a special nephew who celebrated his bday, a suprise (again) birthday dinner for Pop (70 years young), and lots and lots of cousin play and fun.  And a lil' arguing (no suprise with 3 kids under 4).   How's YOUR summer going?