like africa and texas

tonight's bedtime chat.

the chop explained how the world got started,

how all the people came to be:

"before there were any states like africa and texas,

there was a little circle on the earth.

that was baltimore.

and on that circle was a tall skyscraper.

and that is where the first two people lived..."

cocktails and puppies

rocks. for my bourbon.
bourbon because i came home to the second dog-harness, chewed up into tiny pieces.
dog-harness because this puppy is so mischievous on her walks.
the puppy...well, because she is so stinking cute.
cute makes buying the third harness...
ok, let's go back to the beginning: bourbon.

what boys like

liam gave me a bracelet he made at school.
me: thank you, baby. so sweet. i will wear it and think of you.
liam: *hugging me* i love you mama.
me: you must know that girls love getting jewelry.
liam: you know what boys like getting?
me: tell me.
liam: hot wheels.

here. now.

breathe.

shoot.

run.

love.

see.

listen.

reach.

repeat.

early this morning

the chop and his sidekick

made me smile.

even when i didn't think it was possible.