May 8: It’s been a good week. Pictures are in the gallery. We’re having some major rain events the last couple days. And Sylvia has been on an anti-nap jag, which is not OK. But in general, things are good.
I’ve been having fun reading a blog I enjoy, Pioneer Woman. She’s written up a thirty-some chapter recounting of the story of how she met and married her cowboy husband. As she says, “
Green Acres meets Harlequin Romance in my crazy, rip-roarin’ real-life tale of true love.” It’s been quite entertaining.
Last weekend Sylvia and I attended Becky’s high school graduation ceremony. The little one didn’t like the cheers or the cymbals crashing one bit, but in general she did a great job.
Last week we had a lovely evening at Lake Wingra next to Michael’s Frozen Custard. Andrew loved climbing all over the playground, and we all enjoyed a picnic, ice cream, frisbee and teatherball, and a walk down to the lake. Terry’s mom, Topsy, is visiting from Oregon, so we’re having fun seeing her.
On Thursday, Andrew, Sylvie, and I drove out to Jack’s house for a little overnight trip. We met Terry, Tom, Topsy, and Terry’s Aunt Rusty who is visiting from Minnesota. Andrew took me on an adventurous walk toward the woods as we hunted for a bear. The brambles turned us back, and we ended up trying to find purple treasure flowers (a.k.a. spiderwort) instead. That little kid has an amazing imagination. Andrew had a good time playing with Tom and getting read to by Topsy and Rusty.
Today, our friends Jessica and Mitch came over for lunch, and then we watched Eli and Celia while their parents went to look at a house around the corner that they are considering.
As I type, Sylvie is sitting next to me grinning and sucking on her hands. Andrew is raptly watching Monsters Inc. for the first time.
A nice, rainy Sunday evening treat.