Socialite

My husband just called me a socialite. Lately, I kind of have been. We had a very wonderful and full week and weekend, including visiting with Cory's sister and family from southern Ontario. We had a peaceful and relaxing lunch. Then later wandered down to the park and splash pad. Melissa and I had such a good visit. Their daughters are sweethearts. We miss them.


Yesterday evening was one of my very favourite yearly traditions. Johannah throws herself such a beautiful 'Lantern Party' every year. We are always asked to bring one savory and one sweet appetizer. I made my Mom's Brie and Red Pepper Mini Quiche and I attempted Macaroons (they needed a lot of resucing. I had to add 4 extra egg whites and a whole lot more coconut. I need a better recipe).

The past week has been so much fun. But I am looking forward to getting back to the regular routine of my home. 2 little boys. cleaning. feeding. napping. cooking. All good things.

Good Things

A thoughtful gift.

Babies in slings. I'm loving mine lately and using it often.

Anniversary Flowers

Anniversary Chinese take-out, under the stars, by lantern light (with a 4 month old boy who REFUSED to sleep)

My Dearest Cory

Dear Cory,

I recently stood at our bedroom window, looking out over the yard, and watched you. You did not know I was watching you, but I was. I was watching you patiently deal with two year old antics. I watched you wrestle on the ground with him shortly after. Then a 4 month old boy got distressed and you so gently caressed a head after putting a souse back in his mouth. You were covered in dirt. So were both boys. Henry got distracted with his digger and you with your raspberry bushes.

I thought about how wonderful it is to have you. I thought about how blessed Henry and Samuel are to have you as their Daddy.

I did laundry and washed your work clothes. I cleaned the kitchen and found your coffee press filled with grinds and old coffee. Coffee used to keep you awake so you could work after we are all asleep. So that you can maximize your time with us while we're awake. So that we can live in this beautiful home.

I thought about how, even though you leave every morning for work, there is still so much of you here. There is the stack of stories you read to Henry each night. There are the soccer cleats on the front porch. There is the tidied kitchen that you cleaned for me because I just had no energy left. There is your name on Henry's tongue all. day. long. You are in our smiles, eyes, thoughts and hearts.

We are only four years into this marriage of ours. I can honestly say it is more wonderful then I even imagined as I walked down that aisle towards you. I love you and can't even imagine life without you.

Happy Anniversary my love. May God grant us many many many more.
xoxo

Our days have been full lately. We've been canning. We've been visiting. We've been just enjoying our days together. One highlight includes a sister (and Sam) date to a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by A Company of Fools. Sam kinda stole the show. They dubbed him 'Cobweb' and would speak to him throughout the play. He would talk right back. It was adorable.

We spread out on some cozy blankets and sheep skins. Jen and I had iced coffees. Sam was pretty content the entire time. It was great.

We've also had some cousin visiting. Here are the two youngest cousins on the van der Meer side. They are also both little brothers. Kinda cute, eh? Kate's Levi and my Samuel.

A sweet story. The other day Henry was exceptionally quiet and not playing with his trains. As all toddler Mama's know, quiet = trouble. However, I found my sanctified little boy sitting at the table. When I walked into the kitchen he said "wee-din' da Bwwible Mommy". That's cute enough, right? Then I checked to see where he was reading. He is two years old and already knows where the exciting parts are :)