Being the morning after a late night gig, today my family charitably let me sleep in a little. (Y’know, like ’til 8:06. Not bad.) As my bleary eyes opened, I was blinded by the most beautiful sight a mother could see; her two children hugging. “[This is my] BRUHDER…” cooed my girl, as my son hugged her back, smiling. I do not have a photo of this to show you, because (as I always say,) the best things happen off camera. Next thing I know, my daughter is donning big brother’s coveted *Spiderman hat*, and he is letting her! “Do my eyes deceive me?” I asked, “Is this really happening?”
“Yup!” says my boy, “This is NON-Fiction!” he announces, climbing into bed with me, sporting a watermelon face (thank you Daddy).
When I stumbled out of the bedroom, I encountered this:
And this:
And this:
As I hunch over my coffee, my son decides to assemble a puzzle Map of the World (shouldn’t a king should always remain acquainted with his territories)… singing aloud, with his usual perfect diction: “ANT-ARK-TICA!”
And, when my daughter decides All Is Not Right In Her World, who comforts her? [17 seconds of shaky videography but priceless soundtrack]
Doesn’t her position remind you Homer Simpson? In fact, this Bizzaro-World morning makes me *feel* like Homer Simpson, in the episode where he time travels with a toaster and lands in a parallel universe [51 seconds]:
Yet, as with all things, “This too shall pass.” Which is precisely WHY we celebrate the fleeting moments, even as they flee.
[5 seconds]
Good thing there is occasionally no school or camp.
ClaraJane, movin’ on up. Soften up Brudah wit a hug then snag the Spiderman cap.
Ball Pit Kids — no wonder Gavin said he wanted his next birthday party at StellaBella toys. It was great when Spidey fell into the pit.
Thanks Mom! (Having trouble with Youtube playing the intended video clips btw; hope to repair asap.) Love you & see you soon!
On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 10:03 AM, circuskitchen