While he manages to avoid being in front of my camera most of the time, I found this picture – snapped midstride while we were walking with the kids in the double jogger – one I just had to post! So often I overlook the fact that I am first a wife and then a mother. I love you, Babe!
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So I realized that aside from our little Team-up Challenge, I never posted the handful of other pics I snapped at our circus adventure a few weeks ago. Besides the fact that G had to stay home to keep an eye on our pooch which meant Grandma was able to come instead, it was an all-around good experience.
Calder was fascinated as I would have predicted. His jumping and squealing from the time he caught his first glimpse of the elephants until we found our seats was hilarious. Seneca on the other hand, she was just a handful. Truthfully, she wasn’t ill-behaved, just restless and fidgety which is also precisely as I would have predicted.
I expected the elephants to be the biggest hit (pun completely intended!). My little man didn’t disappoint. He LOVED them. And if I had any high hopes that he’d be above all the poop and fart humor that tend to entertain boys of all ages, they were dashed when he exclaimed – “Look Mom! The elephants are pooping! That’s funny!” For a full week post-circus there were different variations of “elephant pooping” being re-enacted all around the house. Thankfully without the benefit of real “props!”
We had excellent seats and Calder l-o-v-e-d seeing all the animals. Personally, I found myself a bit torn between thinking it was impressive and a little sad. I always remember being captivated by the excitement of the circus and this time, perhaps through adult eyes, it seemed so much more commercial. At one point the ring-master was doing his little “advertising plug” for all the doo-dads they’re peddling. I expected that. But it went on throughout the show almost to the point that I felt like I was in a spoof movie where everything was over-the-top cheesy. All in all, I’d call it a success. But I think that when it comes to family entertainment we’ll be searching for other activities to top our list. Since I can scarcely pick a favorite of this series, I’m leaving it up to you to decide which shot you’d vote as best for this fine Monday.
OK, so I’m curious if you’d weigh in on another topic for me today as well. I don’t love the theme and layout I’ve got going on here right now, but I found this one to allow me to use bigger images. It looks totally fine on my computer at home, but in other places, it looks a little weird and ill-positioned. Just wondered what it’s looking like for some of you! Thanks! 🙂
Birthday celebrations began, in part, yesterday as Garth and I headed for a child-less trip to the farm market and then enjoyed a few hours of the Ultimate Date Night. I know, those of you without kids will think it highly pathetic that a trip to the farm market is considered “exciting” but really, it was fun! It reminded me of the way even the everyday things seemed so fun when we were together, you know that phase when you’re newly in love?
And besides, without that trip, I wouldn’t have received my good omen. See, I’m a sucker for serendipity and the queen of cheesiness, so I was completely tickled to see our total – $32.32. We’re talking produce here, folks. An extra sugar snap pea here, or one less pod (?) of okra there, and it would have been completely different.
Then I got to thinking…
OK, enough cheesiness! Seriously though, I think this is going to be a great year! I am so blessed. And, I think I just heard that the lotto just hit $32 million! Gotta run – my winning ticket is waiting! 🙂
What is your heart’s desire this Friday?
There’s always something about this time of year that makes my heart swell. I love so many things about the various seasons, but the possibility, the promise of an approaching summer with days less-filled is a friend I welcome with open arms.
The warmer weather we’ve had recently has the whole family ready for summer. Calder keeps asking, “Today can we get my pool out of the basement?” and Seneca has rekindled her love affair with the swingset. I have a feeling we’ll be spending oodles of time outdoors this summer!
When we chose our theme this week ~ a combination of new, beginning, and possibility ~ there were so many ways I thought about interpreting it. Then I noticed the purple and white blossoms of little crocuses in our garden and smiled. The fact that Jaimee’s was also nature made me smile too. I love the crisp detail on the branch and the way the buds seem to be reaching up for warmth and light. I can’t wait to read Jaimee’s write up about her shot – the coolness might be completely natural thanks to the recent snowstorm!
Thanks Megan and Melody for hosting this challenge! Be sure to swing by and see what’s blossoming with other teams today!
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