The last few years have been a real adventure. Both of us changing every day, trying to survive the daily challenges. Three years have been too quick. I've seen so much yet so much has been missed or overlooked. We try to enjoy each day to it's fullest. In the last month Lucian and I have had a lot of good times. We've gone to the observatory to view the moon, gone out for late night snacks, conquered new parks in the area, watched the sheltered cats come and go to new homes, and discovered new enjoyments. Lucian has discovered the joy of playing with other children, the sadness of having to leave, the unfairness of rules and not playing what you want to with other kids, and the creativity of putting new ideas together to come up with new fun things. We've watched new movies, even experienced going to the theatre on campus, created new traditions and routines, and learned to have as much fun as we can in any situation.
Some new games that we have learned to play:
cards with slapping
chutes and ladders
jacobs ladder
pick up balls with pliers, bounce balls into containers
pushing teddy in the stroller
scaring people with "boo"
drawing creations on white boards
painting and mixing dry paint for new colors
paper mache
sticker fun
squirting pedestrians while in the car with water
how to draw on pumpkins
I hope the next year is just as exciting and full of new discoveries. I never seem to know where Lucian is going to take me each day. Especially when we wander out on the bus. We could end up anywhere in town and we could end up with a bucket full of unknown nature. It all leads to more fun and knowledge for everyone.
