The past several days, the cardboard packing boxes have been accumulating outside our house next to the curb. And we watch as slowly they disappear...some scavenged by the neighbors, some taken from our ad on freecycle for free packing materials, and some disappear over night and we never know. But we make up stories about night animals like racoons who take the boxes to make new homes for themselves. Fun!
But last night after a trip to the local bookstore, and a water gun fight when returned home, the boys decided to try their hand at building dams with things in our yard and a torn up packing box. I have no idea how these ideas come to them, but we go with it and I love watching their creative process at work.
It was really a joy to watch them and hear them yell to each other. "Ian we need moooooooore pine needles". "The dam is about to break!!!!! Get more rocks!" They had a blast. And so did I. Because all the while, me behind was sitting on a blanket catching up on emails and perusing my new purchases. I have a lot to catch up on you know.
Well when Kirsten listed me last week for a Rockin Girl Blogger I cringed. I always cringe at these things because they remind me of my middle school days when there was always one girl who wouldnt get picked because her dress was a hand-me-down or her pony tails weren't tied with the perfect ribbon. You know how middle school girls are. And when I list my 5 who rock, there will be someone left out. And I don't like that. It makes me uncomfortable. So it has taken me this long to find a way to make this work for me.
First of all, I take it as a huge compliment Kirsten...coming from a mama of 3 who can make such wonderful things and give her kiddos the individualness that each needs. Amazing woman! For Ian and Zane's birthday I knew I wouldnt be able to handmake everything I wanted to because of time. So I ordered two of Kirsten's shirts with their initials on them. But she went over and beyond and included one for Wyatt as well...knowing that he would need one just like his brothers. Those shirts are now their favorites and the boys call them their abc shirts because they have THEIR letters on them. And she sent a rockin kiddo cd for us to listen to in the car while we traveled. It is still in the car K!
So here goes...Have you ever have a thought or an idea running around in your head (my thoughts tend to read like blog posts these days) and you just can't find the words to communicate those thoughts as eloquently as you would like? And then you read someone elses blog post and think to yourself...man, that is exactly what I was trying to say. Only she said it much better and used prettier words. Maybe I should just post with a title of "um...Yeah, What She Said..." and a link. Well here are my 5 rockin bloggers. Of all of you I could say, "yeah, what she said".
Stash Studios - Cheryl is a sister Texas chic and her sense of style is exactly what mine wants to be when it grows up, she has some great margarita recipes on her blog...oh, and her flickr photos are to die for.
Blue Yonder - Stefani is a kindred spirit and amazing mama, funny as all getout...and a new friend. Check out her bandana garden pants tutorial.
WriteMamaWrite - Beth writes about mothering with the insight I wish I had and could communicate and she isnt affraid to say she makes banana bread.
Mayfly - Alicia is another kindred spirit that doesn't mind digging through the muck to find a gem, and she has a great back yard. I WILL make these rolls this week!
AfricanKelli - Kelli who always makes me think about the world differently and the impact I can have on it. She motivates me politically, which I need.
Thanks all!