SPRING!!!

This weekend marked the first time in a month that all three members of our household have been feeling completely well stimultaneously. So far, our health is holding! And the weather couldn't have timed it better. High 60s and sunny today, so Myles and I took a trip to the Children's Trading Post for some new-used clothes, then stopped off at the botanical gardens on our way home. For the first time, Myles noticed the ground was not like the floor at home. It had blowing leaves, soft grass, cold rock, and left his hands dirty (which he kept holding up for me to brush off). We even got to get down to the stream and dunk hands in the cold, cold water. I can hardly wait for flowers and blossiming trees! Color...

Our friends Brian and Paige came for a visit on Friday night with their daughter Lea, who's a few months older than Myles (and runs circles around him). Brian was on ASP staff with me back in good ole '99, when kitchens exploded into fire, meat burst into a blood bath in the refridgerator, and mice swam in the toilets. Ah, the good ole days. We reminisced, but also talked about Brian's exciting work as a community organizer in southern Virginia, and the shift in thinking, living, and loving that comes with being new parents. Lea and Myles had fun together, though it might be that Lea had more fun with Juniper (she would hold out her hands to Juniper and then when the dog licked them she'd scream and run away...and look back to make sure she was being chased). Very adorable. Both have such sweet spirits.

This Thursday we head on up to DC for my WAND work. I will lead a training on Friday and then attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days the rest of the weekend, we'll get back on Sunday. Seth and Myles are planning to come along if our health holds.

Last week was rough. Myles had a 3 day fever followed by two "snow days" which meant his morning out program was cancelled. We did a lot of tag-teaming to find ways for both of us to get into the office. We are glad it's this week now and all that is behind us (hopefully).

Myles is also popping his two top teeth, which made for fussy times. One is through the gums and it is huge!! Perhaps he will be a big toothed kid? He has enjoyed walking behind his wagon and walker all week, and we are thinking he will walk on his own in the next few weeks.

Well, I gotta go get some dinner on (and listen to Speaking of Faith, one of my favorite NPR programs). HOpe all is well with you, our friends and family!!