Athena in a Minivan

Meet Hopalong

This is Hopalong (the child formerly known as Baby and Toddler). His real name is taken from a great British statesman and hero of our family. His online persona is also taken from a family favorite. I have always been a fan of westerns and it only seems appropriate since his brothers are Butch and Sundance as in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, he should now be Hopalong Cassidy.

According to Hopalong's website, he was an American Ledgend who was a

	Man of Action
	Sworn Enemy of Crime and Cruelty
	Epitome of Gallantry and Fair Play
	Strong Sense of Justice
	Highly Regarded Family Values

This just about describes my little Hopalong. He is a jewel among little guys. 

 

Can He still be called Toddler?

Toddler is now THREE YEARS OLD. Happy Birthday to my darling boy. He is such a joy to have in our lives. He is the icing on the cake, the exclaimation point, the cherry on the sundae.

After my mom died, I was not even sure I could handle another child but God reassured me I was quite capable and that there were plenty others around who would guide us along.

Can he still be called Toddler now that he is three? Auntie suggested Hop-A-Long but I think based on his status as youngest of three boys, Tag-A-Long would be more appropriate.

Butch and Sundance Turn Seven

A Happy Birthday to my sweet twins Butch and Sundance. (not their real names, just what we called them when I was expecting them).

They are becoming such fine boys. They are darling, sweet, kind, loving and 100% all boy which means at times they are rascally, mischievious and rowdy. I love both sides of these little boys. I love being their teacher, mother and guide through this world.

SUndance and Butch at Lost Maples Park in South Texas, September 2001.

Rollerblading in front of the house, Sundance, Butch and Toddler. Feb. 2007

Who do I look like?

I don't know where this is going but...

here is a story I started last night.

            The snow started falling about three o’clock. All three boys went searching for gloves, hats and coats. By the time I finally got the youngest’s coat on, the older boys had already conquered a dragon. The neighborhood boys all showed up in the yard to play in the falling snow. It was not sticking to the street but Texas children do not care. Snow is snow and you have to take advantage of it when it is falling or you will miss the fun until next year.

           As I watched the boys out the kitchen window, I washed the pile of dishes that seems to never go away. They were knights fighting the barrage of arrows flung from the nearest castle. There was snow stuck to their hats. Their coats were soaking wet but these were boys and they did not care.

            I thought about how I should abandon the dirty dishes and piles of laundry and head outside  with them. I was feeling sorry for myself for trying to keep the house picked while three growing boys tried to mess it up. I loaded the dishwasher with plastic cups, plates and bowl. We have not used ceramic dishes since the twins were born. The buzzer on the dryer went off and I stopped to switch out the laundry, only 5 more loads to go.

            I gazed out the window and glanced down at the dish where I place my wedding ring when I am doing dishes. My wedding ring is a beautiful white gold diamond solitaire with four small diamonds surrounding it. My husband surprised me with it on a hot June evening. Nested under my ring is a small simple gold band with “W to L” engraved in the band.

            “W” is my great-grandfather Walton and “L” was my great-grandmother Lelia. They have left me with a family heritage of faith

At least I knew the questions they asked...

You know the Bible 100%!

Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer but a personal reader! The books, the characters, the events, the verses - you know it all! You are fantastic!

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