Finally after months of shivering, a warm evening enticed us to go out back and enjoy the fire pit. I wasn't prepared for the request for s'mores though.
As I rummaged through the cupboards I could only find some stale mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and graham cracker pieces. No worries. Have you ever had bite size s'mores before? They're not bad!
Sometimes we all hear jokes about a person being "special" or "rides the short bus" or " isn't all there". Well, that kind of describes my Tanner although he is a real person. My Tanner is sweet, affectionate and forgiving. Many times I am unkind to him because he is so messy, so difficult and so time consuming. But before I know it, he is right by my side giving me a hug or gently touching my face. He looks into my eyes with a sincerity unmatched by anyone I have ever known. It is at these moments that I feel such an intense love for this boy. I just poke him in the tummy and he laughs heartily, forgetting that I was ever mad at him in the first place. So, through all the tough spots and sacrifices we make as a family, Tanner adds a unique element to our lives....he makes us admirable.
hailey (18 yrs)
HAILEY
Whenever I think of Hailey, I picture a playful little ten year old. Except these days she is so grown up and responsible I hardly give her the credibility she deserves. Hailey handles this family with a maturity that I respect so much. She is a rock. And although I never need to worry about her I almost wish she needed me more than I need her.
3 comments:
Love the Fire Pit! Good idea on the mini smores! What a great Mommy you are :)
After 8 years of mud, weeds, critters, and other forms of discomfort it looks like the wait was worth it.
Dad
Ha! That looks like a lot of fun. Plus you can use that last picture of Hailey as blackmail for the next 20 years.
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