Night Night Kisses.

I just filled the tub with water that is too hot. 

It's the kind of thing that one does once in a while

 accidentally because they are lost in their thoughts 

and smiling at the soap jug. 

At times like this all one can do is wait it out and reflect on the day. 

It's important to reflect. 

It's a good way to learn. 

FYI. 

Moving on, and not trying to be a braggart but...

I'm pretty good at putting people to sleep. 

A combination of humming, shushing, tapping and nibbling helps. 

At times it works to hold the person and rock them, gently. 

Think Postal Service.

Not Skid Row. 

Walking in place works also. 

Depending on their size, you should try holding them.

Keeping your eyes fixed on the middle distance 

while the person wails and pummels against your chest. 

Whisper sweet words of encouragement, and get down to their level. 

I understand you're upset. 

It's nothing personal. 

Then at the last second, give them the monkey and get the hell out of there.  

For others it might seem to be different, but it boils down to the same thing. 

I love you. 

You are the best thing to ever happen to me. 

You're doing a great job just being alive and in my life. 

I can't wait for tomorrow. 

It's like Burger always says:

Everything is awesome. 

The Beautiful Crawl.

Wake up early.

Why am I awake so early? 

Burger has a question... it's 4 in the morning.

*...what, huh?... I'm not sure if all sharks have teeth, I think so... go back to sleep.

I rub his back until I think he is snoring.

Then I go back to bed and have the craziest dream about mountain climbers, kites and the long walk down the mountain.

Wake up again, slightly later but still early.

Not early enough to leave the boat in an orderly fashion, but I do remember to take the garbage on my way out. Life Points.

Burger seems better, he's been sick lately.

Headaches. 

I worry about it, but then this morning he is fine, so no more worrying.

Only moving.

Go! Go! GO!

Drop off at school. 

Run to class.

Hugs and kisses and he promises me a hug when he sees me later.

How the heck is he so sweet?

I ponder this as I race over to work.

Work on the blue truck.

Waste 20 minutes looking for parking.

Find a spot that seems too good to be true.

Later my coworkers tell me it is too good to be true.

So we swing back and I move the car and then we all sigh.

The day flies by at a leisurely pace.

Before I know it, I'm done.

The time on the clock doesn't match the time in my head.

Go grab Burger.

Laugh all the way home about a joke that he can't remember.

Find perfect "princess parking" and then head up to the boat.

Dinner is Grilled Cheese, Salad w Mango and Carrots. 

Also Mint Tea.

Quickly do the dishes.

Then it's Lego Time and this is where I truly shine.

This makes the whole day slow to a beautiful crawl.

I turn on the Jazz and we just groove with the bricks.

Mental note: Make time for Lego Time every day.

Jazz is optional.

In a whirl it is a shower, the brushing of teeth 

and then I toss him up into bed.

Read some books and lights out and then, what?

 

A scoop of ice cream?

Some light reading?

Mentally prepare to do it all over tomorrow.

Somehow this seems to be the most difficult item on the list.

But so far I always get it done.

Love you guys.

 

The other day.

Pick up your ticket.

Tomorrow I go back to work.
The holidays are over, so what else am I supposed to do?
I do what has to be done.
There are some things I am looking forward to about it though.

I got a new water bottle.
I get to ride my bike.
I have a new jacket to wear so that I will be warm when I ride.
Also I am looking forward to the busyness that will follow.
The routines will come back and that will be nice.

I got to see The Wrestler Man.
What did you think about it?
T liked is a lot.
I liked it alright, but it was hard to imagine being alone like the wrestler man was alone.
What a bummer, right!?

Well, I been busy in my head, so hopefully that counts for something.
Take care,
lvomathwe