IT IS GETTING HARD TO STAY OPTIMISTIC and avoid the doom scroll. Glad to be noticing this week's harvest.
Wednesday, February 19:
Minnie watching team dance (this was actually super cute-- the kids were finishing up a jazz tech class, and anyone with a special (of any style) got to show it to the group. Dorothy and one of her trio mates were in the class, and they REALLY wanted to show their dance even though they were missing their third member, who was in ballet next door. The ballet class took a water break just as Dorothy and her friend started the dance, and the third trio member heard the music and zoomed into the studio, joining the hip hop trio in her black leotard, pink tights, and tight bun. Everyone cheered-- it was darling).
Thursday, February 20:
Quiet library time
That's a lovely haul... and I'm loving your peaceful view in the library, the long layered bangs (if that's what they're called?) on you and Minnie, and your bedding that looks so velvety!
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DeleteMinnie looks so grown up with bangs! She looks so much older than Taco but they are 8 months apart which makes a big difference at their ages.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to find the figs right now... They are not coming naturally for me.
It's a HUGE difference at this age. There
Deleteis a girl in Minnie's class who is exactly one year older (August bday and her parents kept her home an extra year) and she is SO GROWN UP my goodness!
I have to be honest, Sarah. Sometimes finding FIGs every day feels like toxic positivity to me. WHY AM I NOTICING HOW LOVELY THE FRESH LUMBERS SMELLS WHEN DEMOCRACY IS COLLAPSING? My brain is very screamy. But it is nice, isn't it? To appreciate the small things.
ReplyDeleteyes-- WHERE IS THE LINE??
DeleteI SO feel you. La la la, here are my glimmers of joy and gratitude among the drums of war and wailing and gnashing of teeth. OTOH, MINNIE IN YOUR BED. And the dance story - so cinematic and awesome.
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY
DeleteNice fig harvest here! Yes, there are days where I have to dig pretty deep to find one (sigh.)
ReplyDeleteELLEN TEBBITS. I loved that book- and also "Ellen and Austine." I just love Beverly Cleary.
I am also struggling right now, the darkness is real and I'm getting together with my friend from 6th grade coming up and kind of dreading it. We have been friends for so long, and I love her, but she just puts her head in the sand about everything and says, "if you don't like what's going on, it's only 4 years, it will be OK" and IT IS NOT OK. However, deep breaths and lip stain help a tiny bit. I'm glad you have so many every day joys to help you through.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to limit my news consumption to twice a day. Once in the morning - probably a bad idea? and once in the evening - probably an even worse idea. Maybe I should read the news over lunch break?
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo. Back to FIGs. Minnie looks SO cozy in your bed! And the bangs are darling!
I think I would squeal with delight if I found that in my bed after one of my workouts. ;) I can totally envision the dance studio scene playing out. Aw, so fun. I've never heard of that Ellen Tebbits by Beverly Clearly . . . how did we miss that one?
ReplyDeleteLife is so dark. It gets darker every day. But at least you have cute kiddos to help you find those little moments of joy. <3
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