The words haven’t come back. Sadly, there’s no sign of them. What I have instead is this ordinary life, full of early-waking children (and late-sleeping children, one of each), fresh herbs, blooming flowers, wild afternoon thunderstorms, red shoes, and both laughter and tears in every single day. And lots of pictures.
We really mixed things up today for tennis camp at Casa ADSV, as you can see. Whit wanted to wear all red. His tee shirt says “the muddy puddles,” which was the name his soccer team came up for for themselves last fall. I think this is the best team name of all time. They competed against the dragon thises and the leopard thats. Fierce they were not, but those puddles, boy did they enjoy splashing around. Whit observed that he was hot sauce today, but that unfortunately he was not wearing hot sauce shoes.
He was delighted, however, that I had hot sauce shoes on (also, the veiniest feet on the planet. My arms are like that too. Gross, eh?)
While the kids were at tennis camp, I met a friend for coffee. And the universe had a treat in store for me – sitting right there, visiting my very own neighborhood, was the indescribably wise and brilliant Katrina Kenison. Even better? We recognized each other. Sometimes, I feel that invisible hand guiding me to safety, rather than pushing me to more challenge and risk. This was one of those comforting, reassuring moments, and am I ever grateful.
I also ran by the farmer’s market en route to pickup, and got, among other things, these gorgeous sunflowers. My car smelled divine all afternoon, the full-blown summer smell of basil and mint.
Off to swimming, including the standard change-in-the-car routine. I ordered this bathing suit on sale for Grace without noticing the Juicy Couture embroidered on the bottom. Actually I didn’t notice it until she put it on today. Hmm. Final sale. A little cheekier than I might have wished (no pun intended).
Whit was at swimming too. In his classic hilarious fashion. He is working hard (some of the time) to earn back his Legoland trip, which was rescinded due to terrible behavior the last few days. Stay tuned for how that goes, and for whether I head to California next week with one or two children.
You know I understand the missing words…but I also trust, for you, that they will come. (And I will wish on a star tonight that my writing is as beautiful as yours when the words aren’t coming….geesh.)
And love having a visual of the red shoes. xo
You hang out with Katrina K? What a blessing!
PS: Hot Sauce Shoes is a perfect name for either a rock band or a book title, you think?
“hang out” is strong – we met today for the first time. but i am hopeful! 🙂
hot sauce shoes reminds me of kelly diels’ red shoe blogger, too!
What an incredible coffee coincidental meeting 🙂
And I love that first picture! They are too cute.
Screw the words, girl. They will come when they are ready, and they are taking a vacation for a reason. Step back and dive into blue, like Whit.
Wow, you randomly ran into Katrina Kenison? Is that cosmic or WHAT?
Oh yes, the missing words. They must be hanging out with my missing words and extra socks and Tupperware lids somewhere having a grand old time.
But the pictures in the meantime are worth the break! Your kids are precious. Sunflowers are my most favorite. They bring sunshine when there is no sunshine.
xo
Laughing out loud. The Tupperware lids. Where? What a mystery.
This is a full-on !!! post. Love love love the summer vibes! Don’t want it to end.
Xo
I don’t think the words are missing at all, maybe just playing dress up and flirting and playing peek-a-boo a little. Good luck with the legoland thing… hardest part of parenting ever!!!!
Words abound, Lindsey – whether you hear them or not. They show up in your photos, in your yearning, in your story, in your life. They are everywhere. I’m reading them…I hear them. They (and you) continue to speak.
Okay I’m not supposed to be reading anyone’s blog for two weeks but I couldn’t resist. LOVE the pictures and your words just keep getting more and more evocative and lovely – even when they’re “missing” (the fact that you keep showing up at the page says so much about you and your words).
I so wish I could drive down and meet you at Legoland – my daughter would be in heaven and how lovely it would be to meet your hot sauce shoes and beautiful kids in person 🙂
Synchronicities, perfect moments… words in service of it all, not in search of it.
I wish you could too!
Love the toes!! And the cheeky comment too. :)Honestly, if you make it to Legoland with one or two children, I will be raising my glass to you. xoxox
Nice summer post. I am a huge fan of sunflowers and when I see them I feel my heart smiling.
Hope the Legoland trip works out. We just visited two weeks ago (BTW, if you are looking for some savings, free kid ticket coupons available at Carl’s Jr. (local burger joint).
Oh ye of little faith. There is no “if” option!
Stay tuned for my dispatches from California!!
Maybe your missing words ran off with my missing words? I feel like I’m pulling teeth lately!