chase all the clouds from the sky. . .

Monday we were in Jhonny's classroom again trying to put the last finishing touches on everything. Gavin climbed up onto a table by himself. I put him down on his feet, but he wanted back on the table so he walked back over to it. I was so surprised that I had to pull him back and see it again. He did it three times before he tumbled and hit his head on the chair he was reaching for. I have bitter sweet feelings about his walking. He isn't proficient yet - but won't be long now. My baby is officially a toddler! A toddler with lots of adventure locked up inside and no fear!

Count all the bees in the hive. . .

Gavin is growing so fast. It's hard to believe my baby is a toddler. I bought him this outfit for his birthday - just getting around to letting him wear it. He'll be 14 months on Sunday. Perhaps I'm biased, but there is something special about this boy. I think Heavenly Father sent him to me to make up for the trials of my life. His smile brightens my day.

Whatta ya know there's so much to be done. . .

I've been trying to understand why I have suddenly become the human jungle gym of my home. Perhaps it's time for "lone time with mommy." Then maybe they'll stop fighting to be the one sitting closest to or on top of me? Maybe all those bills will pay themselves, and the laundary will take care of itself, and the bathroom, living room, kitchen and bedrooms will clean themselves and the toys will magically get picked up on their own; kids will bathe and dress and feed themselves and put themselves to bed. . . ahh wishful thinking. Maybe Gavin shoving the keyboard onto the floor and ripping the paper out of the printer or unplugging the computer is a big enough hint. . .

For Jhonny porque no lo hace

In July, O'Neal came for a visit from California. We left the kids at home and toured San Antonio with one of Jhonny's former missionary companions. It was great to meet you David! Thanks for the memories.