The Treasured Life: April 2012

"Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate."

It's a quote from Jack Sparrow. A character in a movie. A popular movie. For those of you familiar with my literary snobbery, I admit, I would expect me to quote something a little more time-tested as well. But I can not readily think of any other claim I find to be truer. I heard it and thought to myself, "Well that's just beautiful. And how right and simple."

This is really just a place for those close to our family to keep track of us and our little treasure, Patton. It will be a place where I'm sure I will unload a lot of complaints, sing praises, drop bombshells, and celebrate the tiniest victories. Maybe Tim will stop by and drop a line every so often. Our life is beautifully quiet, uncomplicated and easy in the way that southern living by the sea is meant to be. It may not entertain or grab hold of you as you peruse its goings-on, but we love it dearly, and are happy to share each little moment with you.

Friday, April 27, 2012

I Love the Way....

You wait until I start eating and then decide you are starving.

You take a nap and give me just enough time to get out my tools only to wake up so I have to put them right back away.

You wait until you get a fresh clean diaper to take a poop.

Your first reaction is to smile.

I can drop a plate and you sleep right through it but tip toe into the bedroom and you bolt awake.

You have made me more aware of taking care of myself. I now wear safety glasses and go get the folding steps instead of stacking a bunch of wood blocks.

You make me laugh all day.

You light up every time you hear my voice.

You reach out to touch my face when I lay down beside you.

You make me tear up because you fill me up with so much love a little leaks out.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Filling in the Gap (months 2-4)

Here are some of my favorites from the last two months.

Nursing in the wee hours...

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I thought I'd start posting from my phone so that occasionally something actually gets uploaded here. We're always so busy, I never get a chance to sit down at the computer. Anyway, this is my favorite time of day. I could lie here with him forever.