Kids and wife are away at church while Alex and Lief dress for a ceremony welcoming another Eagle Scout to the world. Sipping on coffee and looking at little birds hop and peck in a light snow dusting searching for seeds fallen from the bird feeder… did I mention listening to KPLU’s morning jazz program? *sigh*… would love to freeze this moment for awhile and savor. *yawn*

Love Sunday mornings like this!

Weekend walk:

Had a great interaction with an elderly couple while walking ‘the trio’ around the neighborhood this past weekend. The couple passed us (yes, they passed us since the twins poke along unless you’re holding their hand), and the woman stopped and was so pleased to see all three walking with daddy on a crisp, sunny afternoon. ‘What little darlings,’ she exclaimed. I love moments like this – I truly savor them, because I need all the encouragement I can get since it takes sooooo long to get everyone out the door for walks.

Lisa’s dad:

Bill is still in hospital bouncing between hospital proper and physical therapy from a spinal operation and recovery from pneumonia. Lisa is actively covering mail and health/life insurance issues. Don’t think Bill’s life will be back to the way it was before he went in – extended family is actively trying to help in all ways and are willing to care for him until a caregiver is hired for his apartment (Lisa’s task at the moment). I wish/pray for Bill’s recovery, but wonder how far in the offing assisted living is?

Scouts:

• 3 Boards of Review.
• 7pm troop meetings approved (from 6:30).
• Scoutmaster transition: Sloat and Meehan have been identified. Asked for other suggestions from committee.
• Documenting steps for being listed in the Samm. Review.
• Need a meeting to approve budget.

So, I’m reading The Power of Positive Parenting and came up on quote from an unknown author: “The first half of our lives is controlled by our parents. The second half is controlled by our children.”

… feels very true. I take comfort in that (scary!).