For the very first time since May, the high temperature didn't reach at least 60 degrees in Seattle today.
Boo!
It was actually cold this morning on the way to the bus stop...and later on, it POURED down rain...cold rain.
The silver lining there was the big thunder boomer right before the skies opened up and poured pure liquid cold from the heavens. Good thing the roof finally got all those fir needles blown off. The gutters actually ran freely.
I love a good storm :D Looks like I may be in for a few good storms this Autumn and Winter...and speaking of storms, maybe this is the year that I get to share that with Bubby. Storms always remind me of being a small child, held in my mother's lap while we both watched the show of lightning and listened for the thunder. It was her love of storms that she passed to me on those late nights in the darkness...seems like a good thing to share with a small boy that becomes more and more aware and engaged in the world around him...hmmm...need to talk to his momma about that. ;)
Speaking of Bubby...
On what may well turn out to be a last sunny summer-ish weekend, we got a visit from our little Bubby this weekend. I cannot believe how fast he's growing and learning.
Only took him three attempts (with contemplative interludes) before he figured out how to open the back door and step outside. Once there, he didn't quite know what to do next, lol.
Good thing, since Saunty and Mommy hadn't noticed his little feat, and were a little startled when I asked if anyone noticed he'd let himself outside (besides me, I mean). I was watching him though, and really was kind of proud at how he'd worked it out. He's a smart one for sure.
Later on, he decided that he needed his own laptop to explore, as he was banned from mine (and Goofy's) ;) Because I refuse to spoil him at all (lol), I found a really (really, really) old machine that was part of the "ancient relics" arty displays around the house.
It actually still worked, Windoz '95, lol. It booted right up and once we got an account set up to log on to, he took to it like a duck to water. He's supervising my work here...very intently ;)
He's quite serious about his work. Uses two hands to keyboard too. Smarty pants... :D
At the end of the afternoon, he was quite tired (and I was exhausted, lol). This may be the only time he sat still for more than five minutes all day...mostly because he got a hug from his Saunty...whom he shares a mutual adoration society membership with...
Was a busy day for a busy, busy boy.
When it comes right down to it, I feel so very fortunate to be a part of this little one's life. He's such a blessing. Watching him grow and puzzle things out...amazing and sometimes amusing too.
And if there are a few more messes to clean up, a few less projects checked off the "to do" list...it's a small price in comparison to the priceless gift of his company.
So, summer leaves as Bubby begins his second Autumn...
I cannot wait to see what adventures we find along the way.
Just sayin'
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