Snapshot (another gender lesson from Hazel)

This afternoon, 4:43 pm. Walking home from the park, we pause at a grassy area so the girls can pick dandelions and clovers. Hazel approaches, holding a bouquet.

"Mama, we are getting married." Hugs my leg.

"Who is getting married?"

"I am getting married. Mama, I am getting married because I am a girl."

Wanders off to pick more flowers.

Isn't that why we all get married?

Things I'll Miss #3: Brooklyn Botanic Garden

I've only gone a handful of times in our three years here, but the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a peaceful haven in the middle of chaotic downtown Brooklyn (and I always seem to park on the scary side.) Cherry blossoms start the warm season off with fluffy pink euphoria, followed by tulips, roses, lilacs and more. Plus it has a little kids garden area to play in. I know DC has cherry blossoms and a garden, but I will miss this special spot in Brooklyn.

Make a Wish

This afternoon we went to the park and on the way is a small field full of dandelions. Hazel learned early on to make a wish and blow and it's one of her favorite outdoor pastimes, so we stopped there for a long time. Ginger watched Hazel blow and tried her own version, which resulted in a mouth full of fluff, a yucky face and wiping her tongue with her hands. Hazel took turns bringing me one to blow and blowing herself, each time asking me for my wish or stating her own.

What did I wish for? Daddy coming home early, a week of great weather, and everyone eating their dinner and being happy the rest of the day even though it's bath night and neither one took a decent nap. So far I'm 0-2, waiting to see about the weather one.

What did Hazel wish for? A beautiful castle, a beautiful castle and a beautiful castle. Oh, to be three again.

What do you wish for?