AWOL
Sorry I’ve been out of contact with our beloved blog. The end-of-the-semester crazies have set in, but with my last big event behind me, I’m considering my semester over and my pre-break begun!
So, here’s a little project that has been taking up a good portion of my time lately….the Advent Mailbox. Because every toddler needs crazy fairy godmothers, my mom and I posted a small mailbox on the porch of our young friend, Colin Patrick, across the street. Every morning, we stash a little trinket in the mailbox for Himself to find when he gets up. Some of the most popular items so far include a wooden dog pull-toy, a moose that grunts “Oh Christmas Tree” when you squeeze his stomach, and (my personal favorite) baseball earmuffs.
Now, some have used the word “smothering” or “obsessed” to describe my relationship with Colin. However, as someone who was lucky enough to have a fairy godfather as a child, I consider this my pay-it-forward opportunity. One day, this kid may well think we’re nuts, but right now, his smiles and giggles and daily surprise are totally worth it….
