Well, the kiddos have both had colds for the last week. A is finally well enough to go back to school, but Z is still harboring a runny nose and grumpy demeanor. I'll be happy when the little guy starts to get happy again. We've finally had some decent weather which resulted in a glorious leaf jumping event at Grandma and Grandpa's yesterday. I didn't get pics, but see if this paints one for you:
70 degree weather, slight breeze
sun shining through the swirl of drifting leaves
the 3-year old boy runs, leaps, and lands on his knees in the midst of yellow, orange and brown softly crunching leaves
the 1-year old boy toddles on tip toe, listing from side to side on the uneven grassy and tree-root gnarled ground
bursts of laughter punctuate the air like the occasional red leaf fluttering to the ground
It's raining tonight, but at least we got a bit of warmth this fall before the cold of winter. To all who read this, be healthy. Love, Chris
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i really like that poem. very cool. it really made me picture your backyard. :) wish i could be there to share the moments!
ReplyDeleteChristine - I am thoroughly impressed with this post. ...kept coming back to re-read it (three time now).
ReplyDeleteThis is a prime literary example of American Transcendentalism (a personal fav o' mine).
Excellent post, my friend.
Hope you and yours are well.