miracles...

I just realized... 8 years ago today, at this very moment, I was 13.5 weeks pregnant and in the recovery room after having surgery to remove a huge ovarian tumor so "BabyL" would have room to grow. "the kid" and I are both living proof that God is still in the miracle business.

career change

the kid: mommy, do you know what I'm going to be when I grow up?
me: a restaurant owner.
the kid: nope. well, maybe after I retire. but first I'm going to be a pastor. and then after I retire, which will be a looooong time, then I'll be a restaurant owner.
me: awesome!
the kid: yeah, I know.

not boring

the hubby: so did your dad say whether he's been watching the olympics?
me: not much. he said it's too boring.
the kid: what?! he must not be watching figure skating. because figure skating is amazing! maybe we need to help him find the right parts to watch.

reading & snuggles

the kid: mommy, can I read to you?
me: yes, please do.

so we snuggled up on the couch with his book. such a beautiful start to the day. I always have time for that.

reading is fun

me: so, what would you like to do now?
the kid: read my new book that I got at the book fair today.

the kid and I have spent most of the day working on a" random" Afghan. he has been picking the next random color from my yarn stash, so it's OUR project. I must say I'm pleasantly surprised at how nicely some of these crazy color combos are working out.

the kid: mommy, sometimes random is just so beautiful, isn't it?
me: it sure is. and it's even more beautiful because we're doing it together.
the kid: yeah. it really is.