I don't want to be self-indulgent. I know bloggers/writers/people who are like this and desperately want to steer clear of this territory. I am just a 30 year old mom, raising a kid, taking care of a house, trying to keep things in perspective. I know reading about someone else's kid is entirely boring (unless you're his grandma or other such relative, hi mom), in most cases at least. I know I don't have many answers or much advice as far as being a good person or enlightening oneself or even cleaning one's house well. I am pretty average and am the first person to admit it, and relish in it. I don't expect everyone to be entertained by what I have to say.
That said I'm glad you're reading, whoever and wherever you are. I am going to keep telling some stories because I've got them, and someday I will be old and dying and there they will be, my stories written out, sometimes with pictures, for my grandkids and great-grandkids to read and laugh about. That's why precisely. Nothing more complicated than that!
So happy fourth, happy summertime, happy lemonade-standing, happy staying up too late, happy staying out after dark to watch for bats, happy eating whatever you've got in the fridge thrown together in a salad for dinner. It is a great time of year to be alive, with or without air-conditioning (I can attest to both this summer).
My kid is nuts and here's proof:
Want to come walk through my garden? You're invited, anytime. It brings me so much joy it might as well be my other kid. And it is such a work in progress, revealing itself little by little with much care and attention, much like a person might do:
We had visitors in June, my friend Sarah and her little guy Liam and baby girl Amelia. Just love those guys, and had a wonderful visit. Too short of course, but then that's how you know it's been a good visit! These two got on really well too:
Also been doing just a little bit of scrapping, and trying my best to enjoy all of it:
Time to get supper together!
Amiee
3 comments:
Dear Amiee,
You blog because people who know you and love you bask in the light of your creativity. I for one feel enriched after reading your blog. No matter what you're discussing/sharing I want to read it because I hear you say it; your word choice, your inflections, your phrasing. It is you and that is enough. I love to see your pictures of Owen. I totally check out your scrapbook pages. I love the organized randomness of them....or maybe it's the random organization of them. They are SO YOU. You are one of those people I wish I could be, but since I can't be, I'd just like to hang around you and soak you up. THAT'S why you blog. Love you.
Beth, you're the best! Thank you for the kind words. Can't wait to see you again :)
Amiee
It's been a while, but i always think of you.. I love your blog oh my GOD Owen is beautiful he looks just like his dad may GOD bless him always.. Keep writing my friend you have a gift...
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