Food 27 Aug 2005 05:29 am
Happy Saturday!
Yes, He Who Does Not Sleep has been at it again, up every two hours the last four nights in a row. And we’re still functioning! We are, though, exceedingly glad that it’s the weekend.
Celia had her first camping trip last night! She’s still gone and I can’t wait to hear how it went. It was a slumber party camping trip, which means we have some very BRAVE new friends! We are very excitedly looking forward to our first family tent trip in the next month and she’s kind of our “scout”.
Meanwhile, we had a nice evening with the boys. Big burgers mingled with a giant sigh that we had a few days of down time. We settled in for some Dublin Mud Slide by Ben and Jerry and later a glass of Pinot Noir while watching The Upside of Anger after the chickens were in bed. The movie was pretty good; bad in the theater but a good rental. Some plot holes and a character badly needing therapy but clearly indicating what long term anger and resentment can produce.
We also have a very enthusiastic new Cub Scout in the house. He got his shirt, badges, and handbook last night and was pouring over the catalog. Scouting has so many…..um, spending opprotunities! His wish list quickly included a swiss army knife, binoculars, a compass, and other camping gear. This morning he was up early, devouring 3 bagels (boys eat SO MUCH!) and begging to learn the stuff he needs to in order to get his first badge. He’s memorizing the oath right now.
I’ve known for a long time that his baby hood and young childhood were gone. This fall it’s more evident than ever, with his list of interests, new literacy, and bold adventures. It’s weird to think that in 8 or so years, the time it will take for Rowan to reach Andrew’s age now, he could be grown and out of the house. His worn little bunny, that still has a faithful spot on the bed, is soon to head to a shadowbox. I wonder how often he’ll look at it and want to stroke it’s ear one more time, and also how often I’ll look at it and want to do the same.
