Tag: childhood

Summers of Childhood

Summers of Childhood

His soft cheeks were puffed with air while his eyes were squinting behind fogged plastic. The plastic strap was digging into his red hair as he kicked farther down, reaching for the rubber toy dancing on the pool’s bottom depths. Ryder came up triumphantly with the rubber torpedo in hand. A broad smile stretched across…

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Painting Party! Rory Turns Three!

Painting Party! Rory Turns Three!

The sun didn’t disappoint, its glittering morning rays slid through the windows and welcomed Rory with sweet promise of a happiest of birthdays. Three was the number today and it was first celebrated with tea. As I had gotten up early to read a book, and Rory could hear my eyes blink open, she decided…

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Stupendous Storm

Stupendous Storm

Doughnuts. 50 to be exact. The munchkin type. Chocolate, glazed, cinnamon, and powdered. Three sippy-cups filled with milk. The sweet smell of sunscreen kissing our skin. We were half naked (weird). We were beyond thrilled (yahoo!). We were determine (crazed?). It was 70 degrees in the middle of June (unheard of). Hello Ocean.

Ryder Turns Four

Ryder Turns Four

The lunch box is packed. The tool box is equipped for the crew. The sun has been up for only a few hours and it is work’n time!

Guest Post: Ryder Vacations

Guest Post: Ryder Vacations

Tell me about vacation. I like to go on vacation. I like to play fun things on vacation. The telescope on the playground is fun. I like to watch movies here and play in the bunk beds. I like to go swimming. Cereal bars are really good.