our family loves owen.
he's little, sweet, calm, kind, and funny.
even sam said today that even though owen is will's friend that he actually really likes owen, too.
sam also said that he would love to have owen in our family.
"one thing for sure is owen would make our family funnier." said sam.
i discussed how owen is funny and comes from a funny family.
i said we are fun but are more serious.
will said "we aren't serious. we are strong."
"we are both kinds of strong." said sam
i asked what they meant by strong.
"everyone in our family is just strong with big muscles. even maggie."- will
"yes, but we are the other kind of strong too. like the kind of strong where we can get through anything. like jack jack the kitty dying. we got t through that hard thing together."- sam
yes, sam that is true about our family.
and thank you, will, for noticing that we are strong.
more about owen...
tonight at the festival trees we were talking about the babies who had died and had a tree in their memory.
maggie asked if will almost died.
i explained that he could have.
owen threw his arms around will and said
"i'm so glad you didn't die or else i wouldn't have you!"
owen was trying to convince will all evening to try out for wizard of oz with him.
it took a lot of convincing,
but will finally said he wanted to do it.
owen was super happy, threw his arms around will and said
"i'm so glad! now just stay with me and i will help you through the stage fright."
what a friend! they don't come better than that!
on the way home owen was laying his head in will's lap and pretending to be asleep.
sam asked if he was tired.
his response: "yes! will has asked me so many questions!"
what a night.
i'm hoping owen is a friend for life!
Friday, December 4, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
just the way you are
It is hard for me to believe that the first year of your school was so traumatic for you. One would never guess it now. You are confident, happy, and easy going. You love school and take ownership over belonging there. You have many friends, and are well liked by all; you seems to be a bit of the class clown.
You hate doing homework right after school. You need an unwind time, which almost always involves wanting to play with a friend. Today it was Tucker; the 2 of you rode the scooter and made leaf piles. You seemed so happy; sometimes I look at you and am blinded by the aura that you radiate.
I was cutting your hair yesterday; it looks so good short, and you love doing "cool" hairstyles like all slicked back, spiked up, or just up in the front. You asked what you would look like when you grew up. You said you hoped you would look like Ben or Uncle Troy. :) I said however you looked you would be good looking. I asked if you liked the way the you looked now and you confidently said "YES!" I also asked if you liked who you were on the inside, too, and another confident "YES!!" That delights me; I hope you always feel just how you do now.
You hate doing homework right after school. You need an unwind time, which almost always involves wanting to play with a friend. Today it was Tucker; the 2 of you rode the scooter and made leaf piles. You seemed so happy; sometimes I look at you and am blinded by the aura that you radiate.
I was cutting your hair yesterday; it looks so good short, and you love doing "cool" hairstyles like all slicked back, spiked up, or just up in the front. You asked what you would look like when you grew up. You said you hoped you would look like Ben or Uncle Troy. :) I said however you looked you would be good looking. I asked if you liked the way the you looked now and you confidently said "YES!" I also asked if you liked who you were on the inside, too, and another confident "YES!!" That delights me; I hope you always feel just how you do now.
Monday, August 17, 2015
back to school 2015
I always loved back to schools shopping with Ganny when I was a kid. It was predictable, dependable, and just fun to decide what the first day of school outfit will be. I have been making a tradition of it since 2010. I take you for new shoes, 1st day of school outfit, and a goodie. You are quite a joy to take. You know what you like and want, so you just get it. Yet you are flexible to change your mind on the spot when you can't find what you want.
A few highlights:
*we rode the scooter!! you live for that!! you are a motorcycle and burn out kind of car kid.
*you were climbing the wall at target, and when you jumped up 2 big toots came out. When you got down you said "That surprised me!!" We couldn't stop laughing.
*you originally wanted a type of indoor soccer shoe like Sam currently has. You like them because they don't get as wet as easily that way. We looked and could find nothing. You tried on some solid black Nike's. However, the laces were shorter than you like; it must tie easily and be able to accommodate a double knot. The laces on these shoes were not quite long enough for your liking. I tried to offer other suggestions like buying new laces. You continued to get frustrated and finally said "IT'S A NO GO!!" and then went onto find your new shoe. Which you found easily...a pair of navy blue sketchers with neon yellow as an accent. The most important part was running in the store for a test run. You loved them because of the soft memory foam inside. You had considered a pair of Vans, but quickly decided you do too much running "at gma Jane's" for those shoes.
*for your treat you wanted a cheeseburger, so we went to Five Guys. A favorite comment: you saw a couple hugging and kissing a bit while they waited for their food. As they were leaving you said "XOXO." I asked what you meant, and you said they were in love because they were kissing. You asked if I used to do that to Dad. I said yes, and you said you knew we were still XOXO. You also said that someday you would be XOXO, too. I'm so g;ad you know who you are, what you want, and are comfortable with the way you feel. I'm certain you will have a lot of XOXO. You have a big heart that I can't wait to see be filled up with lots of love.
*you chose a thor shirt with blue "soft" shorts for the 1st day of school. I love your style, and I love how it feels to let you choose what interests you. I love you.
A few highlights:
*we rode the scooter!! you live for that!! you are a motorcycle and burn out kind of car kid.
*you were climbing the wall at target, and when you jumped up 2 big toots came out. When you got down you said "That surprised me!!" We couldn't stop laughing.
*you originally wanted a type of indoor soccer shoe like Sam currently has. You like them because they don't get as wet as easily that way. We looked and could find nothing. You tried on some solid black Nike's. However, the laces were shorter than you like; it must tie easily and be able to accommodate a double knot. The laces on these shoes were not quite long enough for your liking. I tried to offer other suggestions like buying new laces. You continued to get frustrated and finally said "IT'S A NO GO!!" and then went onto find your new shoe. Which you found easily...a pair of navy blue sketchers with neon yellow as an accent. The most important part was running in the store for a test run. You loved them because of the soft memory foam inside. You had considered a pair of Vans, but quickly decided you do too much running "at gma Jane's" for those shoes.
*for your treat you wanted a cheeseburger, so we went to Five Guys. A favorite comment: you saw a couple hugging and kissing a bit while they waited for their food. As they were leaving you said "XOXO." I asked what you meant, and you said they were in love because they were kissing. You asked if I used to do that to Dad. I said yes, and you said you knew we were still XOXO. You also said that someday you would be XOXO, too. I'm so g;ad you know who you are, what you want, and are comfortable with the way you feel. I'm certain you will have a lot of XOXO. You have a big heart that I can't wait to see be filled up with lots of love.
*you chose a thor shirt with blue "soft" shorts for the 1st day of school. I love your style, and I love how it feels to let you choose what interests you. I love you.
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