Okay, so those of you who read this and see these great photo's of the boys and all the little snippets of life with them, must think it is complete bliss.
But you should also know it is also complete and sheer madness!
A paradox for sure.
Simply incredible and unbelievably impossible-simultaneously.
How is that?
SO, here are some maddening moments:
Having your 4 year old prefer talking in baby talk most of the time.
Having your 18 month old twist and wiggle and writhe as you try to wipe his bum.
(and thinks it's funny!)
Neither one wanting to eat dinner after you have prepared a great healthy meal.
The new yogurt eater wanting to do it himself and each time he moves the loaded spoon to his mouth, he twists it so that all of the yogurt drips right off and onto himself.
Never, and I do mean never, getting an uninterrupted nights sleep.
The constant pick-up of toys...and more toys....and more toys...
Does that give you a better sense of our life with boys?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
At the Playground....
Slides. Tunnel slides. Really, they are so cool, and so much fun.
Kuba was a bit timid about going down so Anders and he went down together...Anders holding on to him.
Anna was lucky enough to catch just a bit of them on their first decent.
Doesn't it just look like so much fun?!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter in New Hampshire
We visited our cousins in New Hampshire this weekend. There were still some piles of snow around waiting for even more sun to melt them away. But there were also crocuses and daffodils sprouting and shouting out loud. The boys had such an amazing time playing with their cousins who are totally in love with them. It was so good for them to be there and so nice to have our two families together.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
I do, You do, We all DO!
Today in Vermont, same sex couples gain Marriage Equality!In celebration, I've attached a jubilant dancing photo from our Civil Union three years ago! Hip Hip Hooray!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Letter From a Friend....
A friend of ours sent the letter below to a committee member of the Vermont Legislature to ask for his support of S.115 - Equal Marriage - The Freedom to Marry.
I have copied it below for you to read. It is an amazing letter and one that touches me so deeply. There is a final vote tomorrow and then perhaps we will have equal rights under the law! Stay tuned....
Thank you for your continued support of S.115. I am grateful for your thoughtfulness and sense of perspective at a time when there are many blinded by personal and religious beliefs.
Equal rights under the law should not be subject to the personal or religious beliefs of the governor, legislators or constituents. They have been in the past and continue to be now, but it is in the complex beauty of our democracy that we learn and grow, that we recognize the distinction between individual beliefs and individual rights.
Last night my husband and I were finishing up dinner with our 3 boys (the youngest is not yet 3 weeks old) when we were surprised by a knock on our front door. Our friends Anna and Judy had come by with their 2 boys with ice cream to celebrate the birth of our youngest. As we chatted in our dining room I was struck (as I often am) by the beautiful energy of this family, their kindness and grace. They have been impacted harshly by the downturn in the economy and here they were offering their support to our family with our new addition. Anna and Judy have been together longer than my husband and I, which means over a decade. We were invited to their civil union several years ago and in that chapel overlooking Lake Champlain I wept. Witnessing these two women who had already been through so much together, who already knew the challenges of being in a long term relationship, who knew how stressful parenting could be, commit themselves to each other publicly, in the eyes of their family, friends and God was overwhelming. When I married my husband we had been together for a year and a half and we were still in the heady stage of every new relationship. I knew how much I loved this man, but I had no idea what lay in store for us over the coming years. I had no way of knowing how hard marriage would be, even though we have emotional and financial resources. Marriage is not for the faint of heart, it is unbelievably challenging and complex even as it comforting and inspiring. For these women to be making their vows to each other with the full knowledge of how hard they would have to work, and how much of society is still stacked against them, made me weep in joy and awe.
But their civil union does not protect them or their children the way my marriage protects me, my husband and our boys. Please help legislators to recognize that the role of the state is to protect Anna and Judy as fully as it protects me and Wayne. Individual churches are welcome to discriminate, to refuse to marry couples based on whatever prejudices they may have, however it is the role of the state to ensure equal recognition and protections for us all.
Thank you and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
I have copied it below for you to read. It is an amazing letter and one that touches me so deeply. There is a final vote tomorrow and then perhaps we will have equal rights under the law! Stay tuned....
Thank you for your continued support of S.115. I am grateful for your thoughtfulness and sense of perspective at a time when there are many blinded by personal and religious beliefs.
Equal rights under the law should not be subject to the personal or religious beliefs of the governor, legislators or constituents. They have been in the past and continue to be now, but it is in the complex beauty of our democracy that we learn and grow, that we recognize the distinction between individual beliefs and individual rights.
Last night my husband and I were finishing up dinner with our 3 boys (the youngest is not yet 3 weeks old) when we were surprised by a knock on our front door. Our friends Anna and Judy had come by with their 2 boys with ice cream to celebrate the birth of our youngest. As we chatted in our dining room I was struck (as I often am) by the beautiful energy of this family, their kindness and grace. They have been impacted harshly by the downturn in the economy and here they were offering their support to our family with our new addition. Anna and Judy have been together longer than my husband and I, which means over a decade. We were invited to their civil union several years ago and in that chapel overlooking Lake Champlain I wept. Witnessing these two women who had already been through so much together, who already knew the challenges of being in a long term relationship, who knew how stressful parenting could be, commit themselves to each other publicly, in the eyes of their family, friends and God was overwhelming. When I married my husband we had been together for a year and a half and we were still in the heady stage of every new relationship. I knew how much I loved this man, but I had no idea what lay in store for us over the coming years. I had no way of knowing how hard marriage would be, even though we have emotional and financial resources. Marriage is not for the faint of heart, it is unbelievably challenging and complex even as it comforting and inspiring. For these women to be making their vows to each other with the full knowledge of how hard they would have to work, and how much of society is still stacked against them, made me weep in joy and awe.
But their civil union does not protect them or their children the way my marriage protects me, my husband and our boys. Please help legislators to recognize that the role of the state is to protect Anna and Judy as fully as it protects me and Wayne. Individual churches are welcome to discriminate, to refuse to marry couples based on whatever prejudices they may have, however it is the role of the state to ensure equal recognition and protections for us all.
Thank you and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
95-52
BREAKING NEWS!!
In front of a packed house chamber, the Vermont House of Representatives voted by an overwhelming margin to support the freedom to marry. The vote total was 95-52.
After working most of the day on the appropriations bill, the House turned its attention to S.115. Our elected leaders debated for 6 hours before a packed chamber of Vermonters -- mostly supporters of the freedom to marry. They told stories about their constituents and their own lives. Many spoke straight from the heart. In the end, they cast their votes one by one.
Today's vote was groundbreaking. The 95 yes votes exceeded even our own expectations coming into this session, and are a great foundation for the looming override battle. The final house vote on the bill is tomorrow. We encourage you to attend.
After the final house vote tomorrow, we expect the Senate to concur with the House amendments before promptly forwarding the bill to the Governor. The override vote may come as early as Tuesday.
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