Today I hugged my younger son because he was sad. I hugged him and took myself closer to hear his hurt that his bigger brother wanted time to play by himself. I watched as he struggled to find where he fit in a group of children. I put my arm around him to remind him he’s not by himself. This evening I held him close to ease the worries of the day and place in his heart the warm knowledge of love as he drifted to sleep.

Today I hugged my oldest son because he was upset. I hugged him and talked quietly to him about how he might better approach the problem he was having at that moment with his brother. Later I hugged my oldest child because he went on the merry go round one to many times. I hugged him while he talked about a new idea and his excitement bubbled over. I hugged him goodnight to squeeze in one more moment of the day to remind him that he’s loved.

Hug somebody today.

1. We heard the Des Moines Symphony this weekend. It was great.

2. A goose is setting a nest. I am hoping she hatches out some goslings.

3. Jr. learned to ride his bike with no training wheels. He is beyond delighted with himself.

4. Lil’B picked out his very own bicycle. I was a little shell shocked to learn he is to big for the “first bike” and is actually riding the same size as his brother.

5. His brother could actually use a new bike. But we’re waiting a bit for him to get a bit more experience as a newly minted no-training wheels rider before moving him up to a bigger bike.

6. 3 more weeks until we are free from the shackles of tax season.

7. I have eggs. Lots and lots of eggs. This is forcing me to review my list of recipes that use lots of eggs. I made an angel food cake the other day because it uses 12 egg whites.

8. This post is (more precisely my train of thought) is interrupted by the realization I forgot my dog (Harley) outside which means he’s potentially getting himself in trouble. Off to call him in!