Random...

Ok... so there are WAY too many people living in Northern Virginia! The traffic is unreal-really- unreal. We had to go to Fairfax for a doctor's appointment for Mr. T (our son), which was re-scheduled (we made the original appointment six months ago, for a Monday) for a Friday afternoon (crazy) in July (even more crazy). I used to drive during rush hour (ages ago), but I am humbled by the amount of people, more people that must be living in this area. I know that Friday also means a crazy amount of travelers (all heading south), but it was ridiculous how many cars, trucks, trailers, buses, etc were traveling today.

The study of genetics is fascinating (switching subjects). It is amazing to think that there is a cellular component so very small to our make up, and that everything has a purpose and a place. To think that our Creator put everything (in the whole, wide universe) together in such small, meticulous pieces is so very over-whelming, and humbling, and amazing. In the end, though, we are His, and we are who we are, including all the little pieces and parts. Nothing changes, really, by knowing what parts of what parts are whole, or fragmented, or even present, because we still have these beautiful, wonderful parts that are working just fine, and they make up the beautiful wonder standing in front of you. I know this doesn't necessarily make sense, but it feels good to write it. And it feels good to know that everything IS present, and whole, and not fragmented... but we still seem to be looking for answers that may just not be there; but as parents we want to do the very, very best we can, to the best of our ability, for our children.

I love to write. I need to write more. It is not only therapeutic; it is helpful to catalogue the daily thoughts, the amazing memories, even the pictures, tastes and sounds of our lives.

I want to remember that tonight I sat and watched a whole movie with the kids... hard for someone always wanting to "get things done".

Last night the whole family watched a video about the Blue Angels, and my youngest (5) said, "Wow! We just had family night! Cool! Can we do it again?" and the middle-child, 'D', has decided that being a pilot would be the coolest thing in the world (I know, I'm surprised it isn't dance, perhaps she will have multiple careers, she wants to be an artist, as well).

The thing is: I want to remember these moments.

I also need to remember, or have for future reference, that golf on a hot afternoon, after a storm, in the sun does not work for 'T'... it would be best to avoid these situations in the future, as he doesn't cope well with no shade (heehee). He loves golf, just not a blazing, hot sun, with no shade.