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| Our Beloved Boarder |
I’m trying to figure out what is so strenuous
about trying to keep up with a two year old. I know on the surface the answer
to that question lays in the six additional decades I’m lugging around but I
pride myself on staying in fairly good shape for someone my age. Still I find
myself utterly exhausted by the time we put the dynamo that is the FBR down for
her nap and or the night. It must be a combination of the constant attention
required along with the physical exertions of repeatedly getting up and down from
the floor.
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| Deckzilla this Morning |
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| Tea Party with Abuela |
We had a lot of plans today since I
have the day off, thank you Patriots’ Day. Mother Nature had other ideas
though. I awoke to yet another couple inches of snow coating everything and
since it’s past mid-April the city hadn’t planned on or at least certainly didn’t
conduct any street plowing. The FBR, upon seeing the snow, was delighted and
said we needed to get out on the back deck so she could throw snowballs at me
(her exact words).
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| Throwing Ball with Grandpa |
She’s been an absolute joy to have around
the house for the past couple days. She and her abuela had a tea party last
night when the FBR noticed my wife had some tea with dinner. The FBR has a
richly deserved reputation for poaching food from others but they both seemed
to enjoy the exchange. She is training me to lie on my back next to her while
we throw a ball into the air. Luckily she take responsibility for all the
errant throws so all I have to do is throw the ball and try not to fall asleep.
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| Showing Grandpa How to Load the Fridge |
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| Creating Octupi |
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| Finger Painting! |
Since we were housebound this morning my
wife broke out the craft supplies and the kitchen table soon looked like the remains
of a futuristic battlefield. There was finger painting, sculpturing and a very
esoteric octopus created. The FBR also constantly volunteers to help and
quickly takes charge and starts issuing instructions. This morning she counseled
me on my breakfast egg scrambling and the proper way to load the refrigerator
with water bottles. I’ve also received a block of instruction on the proper way
to assist her to somersault. So much to do, so little time (and energy). Cannot
remember being this happy.
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| Somersaulting LEssons |
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| Off to the Next Adventure |
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