Super Cute

Enough said.

Thank You Science, Indeed...and John.

As I was piddling around the kitchen one afternoon last week, I sparsely heard a news report about IVF. An anniversary? Did the doctor die? I really didn't take the time to think about the event being reported. I did however pause to think about Vinny. I thought about how without the carefully calculated science of IVF, I wouldn't have my little boy. And then I went about my business of the day. Later that day, Anthony handed over the laptop. "Here, read this."

My brother in law is a blogger, and he writes about such things far more important than jaunts to the zoo and play dates at the town library. Perhaps the science of IVF has become just a little more personal to this family. Sure, IVF is not without controversy, but I can't say I have any regrets. Then again, we got lucky. John's beautifully crafted piece has touched many in our family, and some others that I would have never suspected could ever relate. It is a piece that I will treasure forever.

Oh, and that news report...turns out the IVF guy has a name. And he had a really important day.

http://drjohnm.blogspot.com/

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010

The most noble Nobel...

He is perfectly soft, easy to hold.

He is warm, infectiously so, of body and soul.

He smiles, a lot.

He cries, just a little.

He soothes the hearts of many.

Soon, he will throw a ball, spell a word, write a story,

kiss a girl, walk to class on a crisp autumn morning,

teach a youngster a lesson, or maybe even save

a life. Surely, he will. You just know he will.

All the while he will feed his family joy.

And this is just, and right.

Perfect.

He was once frozen, confined in a playground of glass

and sterility, alone. He was winter's last icicle.

But now he is like the first warm day of spring.

A miracle.

He has 4 million brethren, and today one of the

responsible scientists earned a nobel prize.

And this too is just. Because this much love and joy,

times 4 million, equals a whole bunch of rightness.

And our world is clearly better for it.

Thank you science.

Thank you, Dr Edwards.

JMM

Green Thumbs

It's that time of year to start planting pretty flowers. This year I had a little helper. Oh my, did clean up take a lot longer.

Anthony and I can see glimpses of Dampa in this picture above. It could be the crooked cap, the posture, the stance? It's so amazing how a little boy can emulate family traits, behaviors, and even personalities. He crinkles his nose like me. He applauds his own accomplishments, just like his daddy. One shot I am still waiting to capture is how Vinny grasps his forearms and hands when he is relaxing. Just like Mommo. He is a little bit like all of us, and that is pretty amazing.

New Trick

We've heard horror stories about climbing, and really, so far, Vinny has been really good about not giving us too many scares. Gramma would beg to differ, I'm sure, though. Here he is climbing up on the big blue chair.

The Park Isn't For Feeding Ducks Anymore!

Summertime-heck, half of fall for that matter, is no time for sliding down hot slides here in Arizona. But now that the temps are subsiding, and Vinny is complete mobile, we have been visiting the town park, next tot he duck pond. Vincent has no fear. It wasn't easy chasing him around with the camera to capture his skills, or keep the mommy hand at close reach (though Vinny had no use for my protective hovering). I did finally let go of him and allow myself to just watch. Perhaps a glimpse into the rest of my life as a parent?

Check our the tongue. He does this now whenever he is intent on conquering something new.

See ya later mom...
It didn't take long to explore the entire playscape, and Vinny wasn't even afraid to try the big kid slides, including the corkscrew slide. Climbing into the mouth of this lion was a little intimidating, but he did try it!

Wonderpets!

Vinny's cousin, Blaise, sent a very special present earlier this summer. Like so many of his toys, Vinny carefully and proudly arranges the Wonderpets on the table. His favorite pet is Linny, and she gets the most squishy hugs.

Who needs a Fly Boat when you have trucks to load up the pets? I think we saw that episode actually...hmm, a song about trying something different comes to mind...Not the Wonderpets, but still a favorite activity...stacking towers.

One Last Swim

Would you believe this was mid September? It's been so unseasonably hot, even for the desert, we could have used a dip throughout most of October...I'd love to use time as an excuse, but we've become such desert rats, aka, wimps, that the water is just just a bit too chilly. Below, 90 degrees, no thank you.

Here's Boppo with his best little buddy. Vinny loves hanging out on his step, playing with his Sesame friends.
All tuckered out. These are the moments we want to freeze in time. Warm, cuddly, comfy, heavy on your chest. This should be the picture placed right next to the definition of security.