The sky is a graceful pink and sometimes lavender as the sun goes down now. First thing in the morning, when we're sitting in the rocking chair under blankets, belly full of milk and eyes still adjusting, little brother and I watch it turn from ink-black to gray to a soft, dusty blue. Big brother finally wakes up and it is a starchy, crispy linen blue. Unobstructed by any greenery, we are able to see all the dark-eyed juncos feverishly hop from branch to branch, huge clumps of them, frantic for seeds and happy the sun is warming their bones.
The lovely married cardinal couple come out of the evergreen trees. The fat raccoon disappears until evening comes. Our days start slower now than in the fall. Our toes are cold and it's hard to take off our pajamas. little brother watches cartoons while Big brother gets ready for school and D and I get ready for work most days. Coffee, bottles, and packing lunches and then the nanny arrives and we're all out the door for our days.
I started a new job and we hired a new nanny at the beginning of October. It was a difficult decision, to leave little brother behind after being together every day for almost a year, but it was the best decision for the family as a whole. It has been a difficult transition for all of us, but one that ultimately is beneficial for everyone. Our nanny is doing an exceptional job, and little brother has really taken to her. She is a tremendously sweet girl. They enjoy their days, and he and I still get to spend a lot of time together because it is not quite full time.
Working all day leaves me very tired in the evenings. As soon as little brother is in bed, D and I usually retreat to our own bed to watch t.v. and pass out soon after. He has been doing prescribed fires for work, and it leaves him filthy, tired, and stinky. It's kind of funny that we can barely stay awake later than our 10 year old, but I'm sure our parents and felt the same way, and their parents, and so on.
D and I often remind each other that we're doing this for our kids - so they can play sports, get a car, go to college, get married, and buy a home someday -with our help. So the boys always know to come to us, that we'll always have their backs no matter how old they are or how far away they are or how badly they might screw things up. We think of all the help we've needed along the way, and get up and work as hard as we can so that the boys will come to us if they're ever in a position where they need us. There's something rewarding in that.
So, with all the changes going on - please, dear reader, accept our most sincere apologies that we have neglected Home on Moraine. It is very important to us, and we hope you understand.
November is a wonderful month for our family. First of all, someone turned one on the 17th! More on that later.
And, the 21 is D and my 2nd wedding anniversary!
The boys are staying with their grandparents and we are going to spend an evening away in a nice hotel with a spa. I'm so excited!
And, someone made the honor roll!
I couldn't be more proud. He is growing into the smartest, silliest guy. I love him.
And, we took in another cat.
I know....another cat. But this is it, I swear. And she's really sweet and cute. And she needed a home.
We're so lucky, in every way. That we have the opportunities that we do. That we have the kids we do, the home we do. We are so blessed to have each other, to both have jobs that don't make us miserable, to have family that lifts us up. We're so blessed to have days and evenings of laughter and food and sparkly blue eyed boys, fuzzy cats, warm blankets, and all of the things that used to seem so far away.
'Your yellow hair is like the sunlight - however sweet it shines. Bit by the cold of December, I'm warm
beside your smile.'
-S.
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