Ups and Downs

This week has had some ups and downs.    The UPS:  We've had some good sunny days.  Enough that I was able to plant my vegetable garden, flower pots, and begin painting the shoe rack.  Alexander was able to drive the tractor and Dora was able to play outside for awhile as well.  She doesn't like the feel of the grass so being outside is pretty limiting for her right now.

The DOWNS:  We've had some rainy days and had to stay inside.  My parents also left today for the next three months.  While they've been planning this crazy trip of theirs for many months, it is always sad to me when they leave.  The first few days are ones of transition.  I have never liked transition much.  Its difficult at its best.  As I was leaving for work today, Alexander said "When you come home will you bring Grandma and Papa home with you?"  Right now three months is looking like a long time!  I know they will be calling, and in a few days we will have a new routine down.  For now their first stop is Helena, Mt to visit with my sister, Rachel.  And for us, we're going to church in the morning, a regular routine that should spark some smiles.  Alexander has been stalking Sam Leyde (our Worship Pastor at New Life) for months now.  He gets so excited at mere thought of actually seeing Sam!

Me and my mom on Mother's Day!

Alexander and his Papa bonding over mowed grass





Alexander driving the tractor

 

Miss. Dora drawing