flying high

You have such a calming energy, and so many things seem to work out so easily for you. I swear it is because you are so calm. Today was exactly what I am talking about.
We went to Bountiful Pond to fly kites. I have so desperately wanted to fly kites since I was a child. For some reason I have never been able to successfully get one in the air. I was so happy you were able to get our wildest kite up in the air just by understanding how it needed to be done. It was flying crazy, but you did it. I was so grateful you gave the kite to me once it was flying and allowed me the chance to fly it. You gave such helpful pointers... walk forward when it is flying hard and walk backwards when it is out of air and dropping.  I got to the fly the kite!! It was a crazy little kite, but I did it. I even flew it over the pond and out of trees. Thanks for being a part of that experience with me; I'm so glad you have had the chance to fly a kite as a kid. And I'm most grateful for the ability you have to make things work out. And even more grateful that you are such a calm and happy son. I'm proud of you and love you!!

Mom

our new home

Our new yard is your element. You are the one becoming familiar with all the hidden places here. Today you found a little hideout in the back corner of the yard where branches and bushes have grown with rounded tops to make an enclosed structure. You gave us a tour and designated it as our new home if our current one burns down. You were showing us all our rooms. Maggie's had some thorns to which she immediately started complaining about. You told her: "Don't worry, Maggie. I plan on doing some remodeling."

You also climbed a tree in our backyard and got stuck. You called for me to call the fire department. I didn't call the fire department. Instead your brother climbed up to your rescue.