a starfish came to visit, and moved about the pool with grace... or something close to it.
the locs are in! twists for now, but working their way to genuine awesomeness. i've only had one problem thus far, and that is they make my son look two years older.
the girl played dress up and liked what she saw... conversation flowed easily between us as we passed the afternoon hours discussing teenage trials and tribulations. i certainly don't miss my own teenage years, though i have vowed to never forget them, lest i lose touch with teenage reality and watch my children close up and shy away from the openness we currently enjoy.
the oldest boy completed an online survey, earning himself $10 from the oregon department of transportation. he took this task very seriously. as i expected he would. and that's why i wasn't worried about his first driving lesson. one down, many to go.
delightful beverages were consumed, accompanied by witty conversation, card games with borrowed money, and support given and received between some of the best of friends.
we traveled to some of the tallest trees, and pranced across several bridges... some were strong and sturdy, wearing their finest colors with flair. others were fragile yet lovely, offering support in exchange for delicate footsteps and respect of natural beauty. we danced, and kissed, and vowed to focus on the present so as not to become consumed by the future and what could be one day. the sun came out and basked us in glory, a guitarist played a song to our dancing, and holding hands seemed the most intimate of details.
i've often thought i was born into the wrong period in history, imagining my life as simpler while hard working, and yet i can say with certainty that 1894 is not my time either.
molten chocolate lava cake spontaneously appeared, not once, but twice! this homemade treat is fast becoming my dude's signature dessert... i accept it with homemade whipped cream, with or without strawberries. that's just how kind i am.
