Ben 5/31/10

Ben runs around outside as I write this, stomping across the deck and jumping on the trampoline. He insists on being bearfoot if at all possible, and even though I know there is a chance of splinters, I feel is cruel and inhumane to make him wear his usual socks and high-tops combo on this very warm Memorial Day. I have nothing new or earthshaking to report. Ben is healthy and for the most part, temporarily happy. He had some gluten this weekend and we are paying for it in numerous ways, but we knew it was probably going to be the case. Case in point- a 3:30 am wake up from which he never went back to sleep, and neither did I more or less. But lest you think I am complaining, I'm just thankful that he isn't crying, or in that crazy-silly-I'm-going-to-really-annoy-you-on-purpose mode. May all those for whom Memorial Day honors be remembered for their sacrifices.