je t'aime

Song: Sweet Lorraine, Something's Got to Give Soundtrack

Book: My Life in France. You can buy it on Amazon.

La Dolce Far Niente

Song: La Vita e Bella

I couldn't find the version of this that I love by Noa, but this will suffice.

You can order the One Line a Day books from Amazon, though they are on back order right now.

One Last Project: Bottle Snowman Milk

Song: Frosty the Snowman, Perry Como

Rudolph

He was rudolph in his school sing along today!
Song: Rudolph

A Couple I've Been Waiting On

I've been waiting to post these for a little while....until all cards were distributed. I also happen to know that mom now has a 24x36 canvas of the top picture hanging. YAY!

Song: Christmas is for Children: Glen Campbell

Babysitting and Gumdrop Waffle Cone Trees

Song: Oh Tannenbaum, Vince Guaraldi Trio
This album was given to me long ago, and it's my absolute favorite. Followed closely
by the Nutcracker Suit.

The Silver Tree Forest

Song: The Pretenders, 2000 Miles (It's Christmas Time)

The Ugly Tree

We went to get the trees above Laramie, off Sande Road, in case anyone was wondering where to find such awesome trees.

Week of Thanks: Day 5

Week of Thanks: Day 4

Week of Thanks: Day 3

Week of Thanks: Day 2

A Week of Thanks

Roller Skating Child

There were some things I did as a kid that I really want to share with my little boy. Ok... there are A LOT of things that I did as a kid that I want him to experience, but I think I not only want him to experience them, but I want him to enjoy them. Laugh while we're doing them. Remember them.

I roller skated almost as much as I rode a bike when I was a kid. I was one of those children at the roller skating rink involved in all the games they play. I would race around all the kids and fling myself backward and forward and upside down. (OK, I don't remember being upside down) My parents used to skate with us. For those who know my dad's size...it was pretty amazing to see him on skates, and skate well at that.

So I took my kiddo. On a Friday night to the rink. I was completely surprised. I thought it would be empty. Deserted. But, just the opposite. It was jam packed! The two brothers in the below pictures.... they weren't as excited to skate as I was. But me... I jumped right in there, flung myself backward and took my little boy's hand and led him around the rink. Over and over. By the end he was actually pushing his feet instead of flailing.  And he was standing in the middle under the disco ball dancing.

Now I know these aren't the most fantastic, beautiful photos.... but they are my everyday life. I was to preserve that.

Song: Roller Skating Child, The Beach Boys

Explorers

Sometimes this is how I see him moving. He's a blur. Time is a blur. I have faint images and not so clear pictures. I can remember the colors and the smells.

But most of the time.... He's one of those kids that makes you pay attention. His questions are specific and thoughtful. Sometimes he has a hard time finding the right words he needs... but he gets his point across, and a lot of the time I see our time together clear as day.

He and I are walkers. We walk often. Especially lately. I can't make myself stay inside and he's getting to the age where TV (Noggin) is very very interesting and he doesn't want to miss his "shows" (Dino Dan)....so being the "mean" mom I am, he HAS to go with me. 90% of the time.....he loves it. We stayed out last night until dark. Exploring. We love exploring. It's the time I have with him that I'm not as distracted. The only "techie" device I carry is my camera....which sometimes is even too much for him.

Song: This is the Time, Billy Joel