September 30, 2010

Our Laundry

First of all a happy fall to everyone! I was a little delayed in posting our changing of the seasons, then it just seemed too late. We marked the occasion with fresh off the needles fall hats for the littles, a cleaning of the nature table and putting out the fall books. Oh, and some mums for the mama.

On a more fun, well for the littles it was, note - we took a trip to the laundromat. I do believe that Piper may have been there once before, but was too young to remember. Exciting to see a big laundry room filled with lots and lots of machines.

Calder was memorized watching the washing through the front window. Until he discovered riding in the laundry carts. Where he kept trying to pull up on the side unless I was in constant motion with them.

For me, all I could think of was the nights Zac and I spent in this very spot before we put in our laundry room. When we'd put off doing laundry until every last stitch of clothing had been worn and we were out of socks. And even then we'd try to hold off until dollar wash Wednesday. We'd fill a whole row of machines. Try to stagger the drying so that the fold pile wasn't as daunting. And we'd just sit there together, alone. I thought of how thankful I am for the laundry room I have in our home. Even when the laundry hamper never seems to be empty. I'm thankful for the lack of time we have, alone, to just sit together, as much as I'm thankful for the moments we do have.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Each time I see a pic of Calderman he looks more and more grown up.
What a lady killer you are Calder. Your smile is contagious!
Andrea

HomeGrownMama said...

He is one beautiful baby! I'm not the least bit biased. :)

~emmy

Anonymous said...

That reflection picture is super sweet.
Camille

HomeGrownMama said...

Thanks! xoxo

~emmy

Anonymous said...

I love the reflection pic too! I also think Calder is looking more and more boy than baby.

~Christina

HomeGrownMama said...

Thank you! As much as I try to stop him, he's still growing into a little man before my eyes.

~emmy