Sunday afternoon we went to Tranquility Creek. I might as well have dressed the kids in swimming suits because by the end of the first ten minutes, everyone was soaking wet. Madi and Meya were the only ones who completely submerged - Madi on purpose, Meya by accident. Baby-C and I barely dipped our toes, and we kept a safe distance from the splashing.
Yesterday, my tender mercy came in the form of our neighbor, Miss Mary. T-man has been struggling a lot. He's been cranky and ornery...and at times, down right miserable. Miss Mary was working in her garden while I was trying to have some positive interaction with T-man in our yard. I was having little success. Basically, I dug in the dirt and spread mulch, while T-man cried on the grass.I'm guessing Miss Mary heard my frustration as she witnessed T-man's behavior. She invited the twins over in the afternoon to do projects. They made robots (as shown here), spool racers, and miniature cities. The one hour with Miss Mary turned T-man around. My pleasant, grinning, hard-working boy was back!
Isn't it amazing, sometimes, what other people can do for our children that we cannot? Thank heavens for dear neighbors :)
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