January 16, 2006
...two years...
Two years ago today the Boy and I eloped down at city hall.
It was one of the coldest days in years.
It was filled with laughter and friends.
It is his goal to make me laugh everyday.
I think he comes pretty close.
This photo was taken by my sister-in-law at the family ceremony months later.
It has been a wonderful experience folding new people into my life. I never thought when I married the Boy about the family I would be joining or that he would be joining mine.
I know silly.
Posted by wendy at 11:27 AM | Comments (12)
November 15, 2005
...the sister...
One of my favorite stories is from childhood is about my younger brother. (a little back-story – my parents are divorced)
So the family was driving around in the car. It was my Dad, my two younger brothers and myself. Rusty, the youngest, was trying to figure out where I fit in the family, since I wasn’t around all the time. He had met my mom, so he understood that we had different mothers, but he was confused about my dad. I guess he figured I was just dadless, since he had never met the man.
He asked in all innocence, “Who’s your dad?”
I in my snappy teenage way (we are eleven years apart) replied, “We have the same dad.”
(I am sure I put a little dig in there because although I was older by many many years, I still was a brat to my brothers.)
And then there in sued an argument back and forth.
No he’s my dad.
No, he’s not, he’s my dad
Over and over until finally I said, “Let’s ask dad.” (who was driving at the time)
So Rusty said, "Dad are you Wendy’s dad too?"
Dad replied “Yes”
And then asked who he thought I was then? (all dad-less and stuff)
And Rusty in all is wisdom said, “You’re just the sister.”
Love both my brothers with all my heart. More than I had imagined.
Posted by wendy at 03:30 PM | Comments (5)
March 20, 2005
...mohawks...
The other day my dad emailed me a photo of my little brothers with mohawks. They are all grown up.
I know the other day I said I couldn't imagine living anywhere other than New York City, but I have missed them growing up. Now I can't wait to see what they will continue to become. And I smile!
Posted by wendy at 05:33 PM | Comments (2)