What I am reading...

Sometimes when I am reading, a phrase just jumps out and grabs me because it is so meaningful to my life at the moment.  Right now I am reading 'My Sister's Keeper' by Jodi Picoult.  In the book the father, Brian, is explaining parenthood.

"Parenting is really just a matter of tracking, of hoping your kids do not get so far ahead you can no longer see their next moves."

I think this is true if you have a toddler or a teenager.  You always seem to follow them around, steering them clear of danger but really just hoping and praying for the best.

Deep thoughts for a Sunday night I know.

Happy Sunday.

Summer Reflecting...

It is the night before school starts and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even my little mouse.

Zachary was burnt out today from a day spent at the mall back to school shopping.  Not the best way to spend probably the last hot day of the year but it was nice to shop with my mom and brother and have lunch together.  I know Zachary is tired when he grabs my hand, leads me to his bedroom and asks for his blanket. 

As Zachary catches up on some sleep I have a chance to reflect back on our summer together and think about the year ahead.

Things are going to change some around here and I am both nervous and excited.  Excited because I love teaching and I am thankful to be going back part time, but nervous because change is always difficult and it will mean more time away from my little man. Wish us luck as our family adjusts to our new schedule.

A few photos to celebrate summer 2009.

 

We have spent a lot of time at the park this summer.  Zachary is now a slide expert.
 

Splish splashing in our little kiddie pool...oooh that looks cold.

Fishing for prizes at Capital X

Experiences mini dough nuts for the first time, um I guess he liked them?

 

This one is one of my favs, what a crazy little monkey.

Happy Sunday!

Sometimes I wonder...

Sometimes I wonder how we got from this...

to this...

I am happy to report that Murray made it home safe last week, we have been enjoying his company and catching up ever since so there has not been a lot of posting from me.  Sorry about that.

Zachary and Murray at the Zoo.

In the last few weeks of summer it is hard to tell if we are winding down or winding up for school. One last camping trip this weekend and then its all business next week as I head back to work.  

Happy Wednesday!