now, and then.

I took this picture of my fruit bowl today (it’s clearly ready to be replenished).

And it reminded me of another photo I had, of Baedyn after he got into the fruit bowl while I had my back turned, making dinner.

peace of wii.

saturday picnic.

The first by me, the second two by Mr. B.

Yes, that’s a lilac on my rear. B found this incredibly funny and I, being the lax mother that I am, promised to post it.

shhh… can you keep a (wii)cret?

This baby isn’t coming out of the box until the last day of second grade – 15 days and counting. Maybe Omar and I will stay home that day and test it out to be sure it’s all ready for the unveiling.

I can’t wait to see B’s face.

Here’s a closer look:

may you have a long life together.

(Meaning my front yard and the first thing I’ve planted in it.)

magnetic personalities.

fridge art, by an eight year old. (note the sticker from his pants to the right. only when you’re 8 is fitting into a size larger than anticipated – 10s, btw – cause for celebration!)

the smell of christmas.

forgotten.

’tis the season.

remains of the day.

(Halloween ’07, that is)

note the lack of chocolate – or anything else remotely scrumptious.