Little delight
Posted on | February 28, 2006 |
My silly boy. He LOVES to slurp noodles.
I didn’t necessarily get anything more accomplished today, but I feel less worried about it. Things have a way of working out, especially when I allow myself to return to the moment.
I made plans with DH so that I can have some solid hours of writing later this week, and today under bright blue skys Bean and I took a walk.
I was eating an apple—something I rarely do, and Bean watched me in wonder for a bit and then wanted a bite himself. And so we walked: one bite for me, one for him, a couple of steps, repeat. We looked at all the snow, still powdery and white along the edges of the sidewalk. We kicked lumps of frozen snow—his little feet following the intention of his brain with surprising accuracy. We pulled at dried grasses and picked up sticks.
It took us about twenty minutes to walk the length of our block, and I felt lighthearted and glad to be outdoors holding his little hand. Moment by moment, things have a way of working out.
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March 1st, 2006 @ 12:26 am
you know, i envy Bean…one day he’ll be able to look back and see how much you cherished every little moment with him.
March 1st, 2006 @ 12:27 am
ps. why does your son always look like he stepped (not crawled!!) off one of those ADORABLE ralph lauren polo baby ads?! such a debonair little man!
March 1st, 2006 @ 12:40 am
Those first walks are so fun…I remember those days…eyes fill with tears
Bean is just the cutest-I love the little curls at the back of his neck.
March 1st, 2006 @ 3:06 am
Hi,
Do you know that you have a bunch of blog-followers from Turkey. I like the site and your work. And Bean for sure.
Best wishes,
March 1st, 2006 @ 3:24 am
Those photos are killing me with their cuteness! Sometimes a slooooow walk with a little one is the best meditation of all.
March 1st, 2006 @ 3:42 am
omg why can’t this age last forever? This, THIS is a time I dearly miss with Ford; with Chas, poor thing, it’s even more fleeting. Hold on fast!
March 1st, 2006 @ 7:41 am
He’s simply adorable. I’m glad you had a more peaceful day.
March 1st, 2006 @ 10:54 am
He is the cutest little guy. His big eyes really shine in these photos. Glad you had a good walk.
March 1st, 2006 @ 11:26 am
I love little boys in sweaters…great photos!
a.
March 1st, 2006 @ 12:14 pm
*dies from eyelash cuteness*
March 1st, 2006 @ 3:41 pm
is there any other way to eat spaghetti?
March 1st, 2006 @ 11:12 pm
WOW…those pics are AMAZING…what kind of camera do you have?? i love them…my little one LOVES slurping the noodles too…
smiles~jill
March 2nd, 2006 @ 1:40 pm
You always express things so well. You totally took me back to those moments with Kyle when he was just toddling and taking twenty minutes to walk a block to. Oh man, I miss it. Thank you for your great narrative words.
March 2nd, 2006 @ 2:53 pm
He is so gorgeous. Your pictures make me feel like I’m there.
March 2nd, 2006 @ 3:08 pm
Oh my he is so adorable. I’m here via Lucinda’s today and so glad for it. You have quite a lovely place here. I will be sure to bookmark you and come back.
March 2nd, 2006 @ 9:30 pm
Yes they do. Love this entry. The pictures are fantastic!! Still waiting to get out on a spring walk here in Minnesota.
March 2nd, 2006 @ 10:25 pm
He’s beautiful.