In a few years, "awesome weekends" may involve keg stands and ill-fated to trips to Vegas a la The Hangover.
I am not mentally or emotionally prepared for such weekends.
Weekends like this, however, I can celebrate.
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Owen got to do a series of activities that were fun, one-on-one, and most importantly, brother free.
He went fishing on Friday with his Dad, and had a tee-ball game on Saturday morning.
So far so good.
Then, Saturday night, he and his dad went to the demolition derby.
Look---I can't even begin to understand this. Paying actual money to watch people crash their souped-up heaps into each other? I would sooner lick Dick Chaney's bald spot.
I had that gleam in my eye, which caused Paul to say, "If you write a snotty post making fun of good people, you're the worst kind of snob."
God. What a buzz kill. It would be so easy.
Of course, he has a point. Since I wasn't actually there, I would have to rely on him for material. And he's not sharing.
I guess I'll save it for when we go to the Monster Truck Rally. Which is, sadly, inevitable.
Today, to complete the weekend of awesome, Owen and I went to Children's Day at the Farm. It was 91 degrees and humid. Joel didn't go because he's a baby and he doesn't like the heat. Paul also wilts like a flower once it's higher than 75 degrees.
So, off we went.
We viewed the livestock. (Owen took the picture of the sheep. He already has a far better eye.)
I had one of those moments where you catch your breath and blink back the spontaneous tears. Owen shed his toddler skin so slowly, I didn't even mourn its passing.
Today
Last Year
I am so privileged to watch him grow.
Keep climbing, Buddy. I love you.
Thanks to Unknown Mami for hosting Sundays in My City
16 comments:
You guys have too much fun! I want to play!
Aw I am so glad your big boy had such a special weekend xx
Y'all are beautiful.
What a sweet weekend. Love the photo.
I am lucky that I get to do the fun kid stuff w/ my students. :-) (Because my boy would be all over Vegas if I let him...)
OMG, I totally licked Dick Chaney's bald spot! It tasted like cotton candy with lots of horseradish.
It really is a priveldge.
Cute dress.
Seriously, lick Dick Chaney's bald spot?
ummm... that would be "priviledge"
Geeez... it's not even 9:00 and I'm down for the count!
I'm glad someone is starting your son off right!! :) What could be better than D-Derbys, Monster Trucks and Farms? Don't forget the Sprint Car Races... The World of Outlaws is a personal favorite of mine!
What a difference a year makes! Look how big he's getting!
I haven't been to a demolition derby in years but remembered it was realllly fun as a kid to watch the cars get beat-up.
So glad Owen got some quality one-on-one time. He'll remember this day for years to come.
Thanks for sharing!
jj
Lick Dick Chaney's bald spot...LMAO that's hilarious!
He is so adorable, and I am sure he loved his weekend!!
This is PRECIOUS. I especially love that last picture of the both of you. It must be nice to have a brother-free weekend! And you had a weekend free of demolition derby so it sounds like a big win for you too.
Oh and yes...crabs and jellyfish are an essential part to everything around here. To be honest, I'm shocked our state flag doesn't have a giant crab on it.
What a fun weekend he had!!
It always just seems like it happens so fast, that changing from toddler to boy, doesnt it? Bittersweet, for sure.
You always have the funnest weekends!
I am behind again!
Love this post!
He is so cute! Embrace him while you can, because like you said, in a few years he will be all grown up!
Made me tear up a little there lady. They grow way too quickly.
I had a thought the other day - I left home round 18-ish for college and didn't know then that I'd never live "home" again.
My oldest son is 9.
Enjoy this time with your boys hon, because one day we're going to look back and wonder where it went.
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