News in our world

William, if you read this blog someday (I hope you will!), know that this past week was almost overwhelming with all of the news we saw and read. Some of it, you will probably know about. It was part of history.

There were horrible tornadoes in the Southern U.S., and over 300 people were killed. Prince William married Kate Middleton in London, and 2 BILLION people watched the gorgeous ceremony. Last night, after we were asleep, safe in our beds, President Obama announced that a special U.S. mission had been successful in finally capturing (and killing) Osama Bin Laden, the most wanted man in the world. I have been a bit appalled at the public "celebrations" of his death, but understand the extreme emotion around what this terrible man did. It's a sigh of relief that you will now live in a world without him.

I can't help but feel grateful today that in our little family's world, things are peaceful. And lovely.

This weekend we were actually at home together (having been busy almost every recent weekend), and just relaxed. We took you to the park to feed ducks, to your absolute delight. You were so excited that even on the ride there, you were literally screaming "DUUUUCK!" in the car as we told you where we were headed.

I watched you in the middle of a beautiful green field, blowing on dandelions with your Daddy.

We went out to dinner, at 5 p.m. on a Saturday, and the restaurant was completely empty. It was heaven. We're now "early bird special" type people whose meals revolve around our little guy's schedule, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

We took you to a small local "May Festival" where you ran around picking up sticks and playing in an obstacle course set up for little ones.

You'll be 18 months old soon. I can't believe it.

The "news" in our world is that you're talking more and more. You started pointing at bees and ants and excitedly saying, "Buggy!" You now nod your head "yes" and are thus able to start answering questions. You're growing up, and you're just a joy.