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The More Things Change the Less They Stay the Same

One of the things about parenthood fascinating me this morning is the constant state of learning and evolution that is involved. I'm not talking about all the cool stuff that Max is learning how to do, or how he's suddenly become quite the adept little parrot. I mean that every time I think I've found a comfortable place in my life, all of a sudden I realize that something has become discordant and needs to change again.

What might be appropriate one week is suddenly not the next. The catalyst for this train of thought this morning was Max in the pantry / laundry room. We kept a baby gate up to keep him out of there, because I didn't feel like dealing with fights over what he can and cannot play with. Today I realized that we probably don't need it there anymore. While he may get into mischief it won't be the nightmare that it would have been two months ago. That's when I saw the old basket for washing baby stuff in the dishwasher. While I have used it to wash other small items this year, I certainly don't need it with any regularity. There is no reason for it to sit within arm's reach on the counter. It is time for it to be put away, in the pantry, where we don't need a baby gate any more.

This morning I am sitting downstairs relishing this gorgeous cup of tea while typing these words and Max is upstairs playing with something or other (probably not breaking anything I care about) while Jeff takes his shower. I can hear Max's happy chatting and I know that he is having a good time. His independent play was another change to get used to. Sometimes he wants a playmate and other times I need to stay out of the way and let him do his thing, it's a balancing act but I'm getting better at reading his cues.

As a creature of habit that abhors change I've found this constant change to be unnerving at times, but it shows no signs of stopping, so I best get used to it.

Swimmin Hole

Max has really enjoyed his backyard pool today.

Backyard Hose Chase

Yes, I almost immediately lost control of the situation. He was conveniently positioned between me and the faucet.

Happy 4th of July

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We had a fantastic relaxed day that was capped by a tasty dinner at Rosie's Pho and ice cream at Amy's. While Max enjoyed both these things, we knew what he'd like better. So before heading home it was time to play in the fountain and race up and down a grassy hill. Today was a great day.

Fit For a Princess

This weekend I fit new flowers in my hanging basket, my pansies had died. For some reason the baskets have been on the ground, instead of hanging.

This morning I noticed that something had been digging in the basket. I smoothed the dirt back into place, but when I moved my hand back the dirt appeared to breathe. It was creepy so I poked it again, and it poked back.

At this point I had to call Jeff over to make sure I wasn't just plain crazy, dirt can't poke back after all. He carefully moved dirt away and found a sleeping toad. Mr Toad had burrowed in to the soft cool earth to hide from the sun.

So I suppose I'll have to make sure he's come out before I hang that basket again. A 10ft drop would be a rude awakening for sure. He did pick a pretty place to sleep, didn't he?

Fit For a Princess

This weekend I fit new flowers in my hanging basket, my pansies had died. For some reason the baskets have been on the ground, instead of hanging.

This morning I noticed that something had been digging in the basket. I smoothed the dirt back into place, but when I moved my hand back the dirt appeared to breathe. It was creepy so I poked it again, and it poked back.

At this point I had to call Jeff over to make sure I wasn't just plain crazy, dirt can't poke back after all. He carefully moved dirt away and found a sleeping toad. Mr Toad had burrowed in to the soft cool earth to hide from the sun.

So I suppose I'll have to make sure he's come out before I hang that basket again. A 10ft drop would be a rude awakening for sure. He did pick a pretty place to sleep, didn't he?

Curtains Are Hemmed

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I think it took over a year from the day I hung these curtains to today when they are finally all hemmed up.

Self Esteem Issues?

Anyone who's seem him knows that he doesn't need a bag on his head.

Jammin

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What he lacks in accuracy he makes up with enthusiasm.

Boy Loves Him Some Boxes

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Love This Plant

The petals are so cool.

Petals Peeking Out

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And also an okra flower.

The Mad Hatter

If you can balance it on your head, it must be a hat.

Our Garden

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Testing a new way to post since I haven't made it over to blogger in a while. I took some pictures this morning that I wanted to share but never got around to.
The Bee Balm is getting ready to flower, you can see the funny hairs poking out. The cantaloup looks like a baby cantaloup. Jeff's hops are getting pretty.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to me. (And to the rest of you moms and single dads as well, but mostly to me since this is my blog.)

I'm having a great day so far. Jeff tried to let me sleep in, he even turned off the baby monitor, but he was foiled by my bladder insisting that it was time for me to get up. I did manage to put off coming downstairs until he'd had a chance to get coffee ready. Yay coffee! Then for breakfast he made us waffles and bacon with fresh strawberries and a second pot of coffee. Yay more coffee!

Once we'd eaten he presented me with a Mother's Day gift from The Loopy Ewe. They created a special kit for Mother's Day that has a really beautiful skein of yarn (10% cashmere, yum), a cute little flower tape measure, and the funniest little project bag. A bunch of ladies on the beach with big ol' fruit bums. I love it! The tote is even cuter in person, and I promise to show it off the first chance I get. This picture is from the Loopy Ewe web site, because I am too lazy to take my own when they've already done such a fine job.

http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/kits/2011-mothers-day-kit/2011-mothers-day-kit/

Now I just need to get the boys to hurry up and get dressed so that we can go to the Natural Gardener before Max's nap time.

Hope you all have a great day, no matter how you are spending it.

Hey There

 

This kid sometimes thinks he's a cat. He's always climbing in the cat tower. I had him chasing after a laser pointer the other day. Then last night he was curling up in the laundry basket of clean clothes.

Yesterday

Wish we could all go to the park every day.