It's been three years since Jack was taken into foster care and came to live with us. He was so little. I'm so thankful for the people who called the police and stood up for this little guy.
Hubby and I are in the process of cutting down a large tree that is dying from black knot fungus. The tree needs to be removed and then burned to stop the spread of the spores. The tree was big and it's taking some time.
I made a cake yesterday and bought Jack a costume for Halloween. I wasn't sure if he would want to dress up as The Flash but he loved it. He's always showing us how fast he can run. "Nana, Nana, watch me run!" "Nana, Nana, time me, how fast I can run!"
I made a chocolate cake yesterday and when I was making the icing, he wanted to help as well, so he did and then licked the beaters clean.
A once lovely echinacea flower, looking worn out.
I forget where I read this but I liked it, a lot.
A very wise saying. What a lovely calm and normal week, full of the beauty of ordinary activities like making a cake! Licking the beaters is a tradition.
ReplyDeleteI still love to lick the beaters and yes, it was a peaceful, normal week. A win.
DeleteJack has grown up so much!
ReplyDeleteA lovely sentiment. More should follow it.
Jack has grown so much, even though I know they do, it's still such a surprise.
DeleteWhat better way to make a cake than wearing a flash outfit! I love it! And I can't believe it's been three years already since Jack was taken into foster care. You've been through a lot to get him to his safe space with you. Well done to you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Jack is doing well now, much better when he spends less time with his mom sadly. He ended up with chocolate on the costume, of course:)
DeleteI love your little Flash. Three years! And he is growing up in love.
ReplyDeleteHe showers himself now and I can hear him upstairs in his bedroom shaking his piggy bank and chatting away. He gets himself dressed and even makes his bed, sometimes:) When the mood strikes I'm guessing.
DeleteWhat a great kid he is!
ReplyDeleteI would agree.
DeleteI’m grateful Jack has you both. These moments, beating the icing in his flash costume under your guidance, these are the moments in which he is being secured. Also that top photo is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's with us. He makes life interesting.
DeleteThe best thing that has happened to that little guy is you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHell! I didn't realise Jack had become so muscular! What have you been feeding him on? Steroids?
ReplyDeleteI've got him doing push ups, true story.
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