Every fall a wonderful family from our school class hosts a big bonfire and chili cookoff out at their place. They have what every kid dreams of -- acreage, ponds and streams, a basketball barn and (best of all) a gigantic pile of dirt. You wouldn't believe how much these monkeys look forward to this event.... mostly because of the dirt. We parents kinda don't look at what goes on up there. It cramps their style. I understand. Most of childhood existence has to be so micromanaged now, that the fun of being totally let off the leash is rare and starved for, don't you think? Joshua did push one girl off the hill in the attempt to be king, but now (after a little talk) we know that's not very chivalrous of a would-be king...
See what you learn from the dirt pile?
And these are the most amazing Moms I know! What's my mug doing in this picture, I scratch my head and wonder? I'm telling ya, what these Moms do with their time, and what they sacrifice for the education of their kids is inspiring. I just sit in their presence and listen to their wisdom most the time. Makes my head spin...
Thank you so much Travis and Becky! You're pretty cool. Oh yeah, and so are all you Dads! Got 'Dirt Pile 2011' already on my calendar.
4 comments:
cool boots
Ditto! They make you look tall.
Love you,
Mom
My comment was going to be about the boots too. You are rockin' the boots and skinny jeans. I totally agree about kids not having enough free time just to be kids and play on a pile of dirt. That's cool.
Definitely. I was like who's that cool Mom with the boots... and then I realized it was you! Nice, but I'd never be able to get away with flannel here. It is taboo. I love the dirt pile and those Moms look like heaps of fun. Wish I could get some wisdom! Carolyn
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