Quiet (Or, Why My Life Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Boys)

Things have been quiet around here this week. My boys are on vacation with their Dad, so it’s just me and the dog and the cat. And while I have plenty to do around here — and am, in fact, relishing the peace and quiet — I’m beginning to realize just how boring life with be without my boys.

Right now, the evidence of my boys is everywhere.

In the kitchen

 

 In the dining room
On the front porch

 

And in the backyard

But you know what? All of the “mess” is evidence of the many ways my boys have enhanced my life. My boys inspired me to take a trip to 3 National Parks and a Titanic Museum — and allowed me to opportunity to re-experience the mountains and the South through their eyes. My boys have brought Legos into my home, and amazed me with their ability to recombine those colorful little blocks into a multitude of shapes and projects. They’ve taught me that even flat balls can be fun, and demonstrated how a little ingenuity can turn leftover packing material into pontoon boats.

My boys keep my on my toes. But they also continually challenge and inspire me. Thanks, guys, for making my world a better place!

The Building Boys Bulletin

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