Friday Late Afternoon
Nathan was home late from work so the boys and I played out on the balcony. It was Simon’s first time out there for an extended period. The weather was gorgeous, and he enjoyed himself…just chillin’ in the bouncer while Elias and I played with chalk. It felt like summer…my favorite time of year…and we were all just content being together.
Friday Evening
Nathan holding Simon while I pushed Elias on the swing.
We decided to head out for another picnic dinner. We couldn’t believe that there was no one there besides us. Where was everyone? We plopped down in the middle of the soccer field so we’d have sun for awhile and enjoyed our dinner together. After dinner, we headed to the playground. Finally other families showed up, and the park was a happening place. I was about to lose my faith in society if no one used the park on such a beautiful evening except for us! Elias first enjoyed the slide…until a little girl joined him in wanting to use it. Then he decided it was time to move on to the swings. It was good outdoor family fun. Someday we will wish we could have these days back. I’m glad we made the most of it tonight!
Saturday Morning
We packed the boys up, put on sunscreen, and headed off to Portland Saturday Market. My main mission (besides getting out in the sun) was to purchase tie dye shirts for Elias and Simon. Last year I bought Elias a tie dye t shirt, and it is still his favorite to this day. Every morning when I suggests outfit options he says, “What about the tie dye” and goes to get it out of the drawer. We bought Elias another one in his new size, and Simon a tie dye onesie.
Here are my two favorite quotes from the morning:
1. Me: Sorry….my legs are super hairy
Nathan: We live in Portland, honey. I wouldn’t worry about it.
2. (Referring to the flowers we had just purchased)
Nathan: I’m saying I bought these for you even though it was your money and your idea.
Saturday Evening
My parents took us out to dinner for our 7th Anniversary (coming up in two weeks). We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and the company. Before we left I explained to Elias that we were going to meet Ama and Baba for dinner. He said to me, ” First we go to dinner, then we go to Ama and Baba’s house.” I then explained to him that we didn’t have any plans for afterward but we might be able to go there. He informed me, ” We’re going to Ama and Baba’s. I know.” (It turns out we did go there after dinner. Elias happily played bat and ball, and with his big wheel, with the water table and in the dirt. A perfect evening for a little boy).
Sunday Morning
On the way to church, Elias chatted away. He wanted to know who would be at church and whether they were a boy or a girl. He named all of his little friends and some of the adults he knows. I’m treasuring these times when he wants to talk to us. Someday I’ll probably have to pry answers from between his lips!
Sunday Afternoon
After church, we came home and ate lunch. After I put Simon down for a nap, Nathan took Elias in his bedroom to play. I found them laying together in the boat bed having fun. I love my boys!
Sunday Evening
Softball has started! Nathan played rec softball last year, and really enjoyed it. He is playing again this year with the St. Juan Diego Screaming Eagles. I took Elias for a haircut on the way to the game. Then we went to the field to watch Daddy and Uncle Scott play. There was such an amazing difference for Elias from last summer! Last summer he always wanted to go to the playground, or play chalk. He had hardly any language. He got bored easily. Today, he was so interested in the game! He cheered the players (admittedly, from both teams…but hey…that’s good sportsmanship, right?) After Nathan hit a ball, Elias shouted, “That was a grounder!” Elias missed Nathan’s great catch in the outfield because he was running around in the dust and the grass…but hey…a little boy has got to be a little boy sometimes. Here are the boys watching the game with Ama and Baba who also came to support the team:
