today we decided to go on strike, the boys and i. we are so sick of this moving busy-ness that we declared today a free day...null and void of anything that hinted of packing, sorting, organizing...we grabbed a picnic lunch and rode off into the clear blue yonder and we did not look back.
i took them to one of our favorite places here in western tokyo and we stayed until the sun began to set. here's a wee glimpse of some of the things we threw ourselves into today...
here we have a re-enactment of one of our favorite scenes from Little House on the Prairie. it has something to do with fireballs shooting through the little house during a storm. baby e was filling his big bro in on all the details. j can't help but giggle because his little brother insists on being laura every time.
this was so special. j loves these little guys and they love him. he has such a way with all creatures big and small.
wow! a smile? just for me? thank you, my love. or perhaps it was because he was on the bouncing dome, jumping to his little heart's content, his absolute favorite thing to do.
he loves fungi. this is a fairly new obsession, but it's a biggie. he's cultivating a fungus farm in our apartment right now. it's all his doing of course. he filled a terrarium with soil, leaves, a few wood lice and sticks. currently we have scarlet fairy cap growing. it's really common in deciduous forests. to satisfy his thirst for all things fungal we spent a considerable amount of time this afternoon scouring the forest floor for any new to us "species" of fungi. we found this. we'll research it tomorrow.
ice cream is always great for helping you forget your troubles, isn't it? mostly we sat and watched it as it melted over our fingers. we are so tired...so very very tired because some of us can't sleep at night. we are sad. we are so unbelievably excited. we are anxious and tense. we are happy. we are fed up. we are longing to go and aching to stay. another letting go. this is my 4th international move. it doesn't seem to get any easier. it's scary leaving so much behind because you can't see what's ahead. if we could just have a small glimpse...i suppose this is where i do my part and have a little faith. i do. i really do. otherwise, i wouldn't have jumped so many times. still.....
i'm rambling. i reckon it's time for more ice cream. good evening to all.
12 comments:
looks like a perfect break. four international moves? you´re an old pro- everything will work out fine. starting with more ice cream:) here´s to a very smooth move:) un beso muy gordo!
I enjoyed the photos of your day. The photo with the little frog is so neat- looking closely you can see the trust this little guy or gal has in the hands of your little j. Amazing!
Moves can be a mix of a lot of emotions up and down, fear, happy, sad, and excitment all bottled into one. Tomorrow's are like a beautiful wrapped gift waiting to be opened. Slowly pulling the satin ribbon as it slides off...
Enjoy your golden day! xoxo
It sounds like a much deserved break from madness and mayhem! I used to move house about every 6 months but that was only in the same city and it was bad enough - but international moves. So much more stressful!
Looks like the kids enjoyed their day.
The photos are wonderful, all.
The move?
Oof.
I've moved twice in twenty years.
:/
Not so much of a mover. :)
To your Spirit I say Godspeed, friend.
A gentle and fine transition for Gentle and Fine Folk.
It looks like you had a great break. These are lovely photos! The kids are so cute!
Hope you have a great week. ox
That sounds like a much deserved and needed break. Hang in there and eat as much ice as needed!
Big hug, Jeannette
Beautiful moments. I love the photo with the mushroom and the checkered shirt. My thoughts go out to you, for handling everything as you do and being able to express it.
And when the going gets tough don't forget:
i scream
you scream
we all scream
for ice cream!♡
my husband and I have long taken solace in ice cream too; lucky for us, our little one enjoys it as much as we do on all occasions: the happy, the sad, the uncertain.
I'm glad you and the boys are taking some time out for yourselves. Oh, and the fungi terranium sounds so neat. It amazes me (and yet, perhaps it is just simple) the way our children lead their learning when given the chance to.
Moving is a tough business--very physically and emotionally draining sometime. Good to take a break--the smiles return. Happy Days :o)
This is such a beautiful post. Toads and fungi, looks like a typical day at our house.
Lisa :)
beautiful place. i can see how it would be hard to leave - memories and place are so tied together, especially childhood. but new adventures await. hope you get some new energy and things go smoothly.
It sounds like you all had a lovely day filled with happy things. Love the photos as usual!
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