Trampoline

Well, in case you missed it between the up and down, up and down, of my last silly post, I love my white cabinets. I don't, however, love the quality with which they were painted. I am still trying to get that remedied and when I do, there will be pictures!

And as far as that post goes, I would really love to pretend the whole thing didn't happen. But the fact that it is still in some of your Readers makes that impossible. I usually have no problem being brutally honest with what I write here, but for some reason that post left me feeling especially vulnerable. Too much crazy out of the bag at once. So I took it down.

My one last thought in regards to it is this: My little Ava has taught me something, many things, this is just one in particular. She has made me realize that what makes a courageous person is not being someone who is never afraid, but rather being someone who moves forward despite their fears. And in a similar sense that is all I aim to do as a mother. I may not be the kind of person who can always see the blissful moments or who always maintains that long range perspective. But I do hope and try to be someone who continues on even when I can't.

So, moving on.

We got a new trampoline! This maybe considered Dan's dog, we'll see. I do love animals, despite my poor record with Sophie. Dan has always maintained that he has never and will never want a dog. And if I choose to get one, he will not take an ounce of responsibility for it. I know my limits and at the moment we are functioning at max capacity. No doggie for us right now and honestly I am fine with that. Maybe when my babies are all grown up and I need something to cuddle.

Anyway, I have said from the beginning of our marriage that I have never and will never want a trampoline. I heard too many stories of broken bones and injuries. But over the years my stance has wavered and I am floating between concerned and excited. Which is a fairly good place to be considering it was delivered and set up today.




They could hardly wait.





The boys are already in love and Ava will be as soon as her little feet hit the mat after school.



I am looking forward to having a good place to send Luke and Ava when they want to play "crazy", but I'm thinking it best to absolve myself from all responsibility right now. I've been doing well at keeping my New Year's resolutions so far. You may recall "not break anymore of my kid's bones " was number two.

Trampolines don't poop in the yard, but dogs don't break arms.

Fingers double crossed that there won't be any injuries. But if there are, Dan did it!