by HML
May is almost over, and it’s finally starting to feel like spring:
Lilacs! They bloomed about a month later than usual, and didn’t stay long, but we loved them while they lasted. Thing Two had to stop and smell the lilacs every time we went outdoors. Now when Thing Two sniffs the flowers, they crumble and shower him with little blossoms. He thinks that’s pretty funny.
Baby birds! A sparrow family has been visiting our seed feeder several times a day. The two babies wait none too patiently in the nearby rhododendron (we know they’ve arrived when we hear their insistent chirps) while the parents fill up with seeds, which they then feed to the kids. It seems like the parents spend all day doing this. We feel for them.
Other new stuff! To finish off May, the Gimletmobile shrugged off its mortal coil (or more precisely, its air conditioner compressor) and ascended to Valhalla with a tremendous death rattle and thick white cloud of freon. The Gimlet returned to his roots, or as he said, “This time we’re buying a car that’s reliable.” (We loved the Gimletmobile, but the past few months of expensive repairs have been less than endearing.) The new and improved Gimletmobile has plenty of room for everybody (especially the Things) and will be a welcome addition to summer Scout camp and family outings.
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Other new stuff! To finish off May, the Gimletmobile shrugged off its mortal coil (or more precisely, its air conditioner compressor) and ascended to Valhalla with a tremendous death rattle and thick white cloud of freon. The Gimlet returned to his roots, or as he said, “This time we’re buying a car that’s reliable.” (We loved the Gimletmobile, but the past few months of expensive repairs have been less than endearing.) The new and improved Gimletmobile has plenty of room for everybody (especially the Things) and will be a welcome addition to summer Scout camp and family outings.
June 4th, 2008 11:51
You will have to let me know about the Honda Pilot! We will be looking for a new car within the next year (you may have heard the reason why from Mom – Shaw baby #3). Mini Van may be more understandable but if the Pilot gets just as good Gas mileage, then I may change my mind… Happy driving!