This was our first week of full access to the lake house this year and there was much to be done! The kids are often there with us and we enjoy getting time with them. Its also a wonder to watch blooms appearing
May 25
Happy Memorial Day! It was a lowkey day for us. I got to talk to Avery called from their camper trailer in the mountains of New Hampshire and we found a cousin at the lake.
May 26
Aiden had a swollen, black and blue pinkie, even two days after his soccer game, so I took him to the orthopedic doctor. When the doctor came in to explain the xrays he said, 'yeah this pinkie just has a couple small fractures that will heal on their own. Its this other pinkie that I'm concerned about. Because Aiden dislocated it five months ago, the only fix is surgery, and the sooner the better.' Sigh.
The first watermelon of the season is a rare and precious gift...
...so is the first outdoor meal of the season at the freshly-vacated lakehouse.
May 27
Spring!
Putting the dock together is no small task, especially since we're learning on the fly.
May 28
Ginger and I have been walking in the not-yet-planted cornfield next to our neighborhood. Just me, Ginger, Jesus and the early morning sun. Oh, and also the turkey hunter guywho stepped out of the woods in full garb looking, for all the world, like a swamp monster. Talk about a jump scare! I screamed, he felt bad, and Ginger and I turned and quickly left for home.
May 29
The pool requires daily care and Avery's getting good at all the parts of it.
Last year was a frantic frenzy of work and the garage became the natural dumping ground. Shaun, along with this bit of help, cleaned out the whole thing and is now systematically putting things back such that there's a place for everything and everything has a place.
May 30
Our 32nd Anniversary and we started the day with a 7-year old up at the crack of dawn, and an already-filled day. That Shaun would come down and put on a cartoon for them to watch together is one of the many reasons I love this man. He gets up everyday and lives for the benefit of others.
We got married on this lady's birthday. Happy birthday, Dear Nana.
Nathanael threw Tina a very small, intimate graduation party to recognize her completion of her master's program. He did such a great job pulling resources together and making it special and customized for her.
May 31
Morning snuggles are the best. Sometimes we don't say any words and sometimes, in hushed voices, we talk about really important stuff.
Nature or nurture? Dakota's dad lived with us for 2.5 years and as Dakota ages, we see more and more of his dad, who he doesn't even remember. For instance, he loves to build things. Jack spent some time with him using some scrap pieces of wood to make a table. Dakota's heart was bursting with satisfaction and pride. And my heart was bursting that Jack's going to be such a good dad!
When I have Dakota, Avery and Jack take the twins. Or more like, when Avery reaches out and asks to take the twins, I get Dakota, too. :)
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