Wednesday Morning

Everyone's up early

Peaceful time for eggs and pigtails

Not a rush to be found
What a nice little anomaly

Smiling faces climb in the van

Off to school we go

But wait

Strapping in the littlest brings a surprise

Diarrhea is on her and me and everything in between

But she has the happiest smile you've ever seen

And pigtails

Showers, disinfectant wipes, towels, and q-tips galore 

School started half an hour ago

Three little heads in my rear view mirror

There's no other crew I'd rather be late with

I Love Grass Stains

Silas comes home with them on his khakis after every school day.

They make me happy.

They are signs of life. 

My boy played today. He was outside and really played. 

Grass stains are hard evidence of good stuff, of which I am ever thankful.

I also like them because I found an easy way to get them out. Ahhh, sweet gratification.

Grass stains can eat my road grit, liver lips!

Here's how I do it:

       1. Run hot water over the stain.

       2. Put a dab of liquid dish soap on the stain and scrub with a dish scrubber. The stain will 
           immediately start to fade. Keep going, using elbow grease until the stain is mostly gone.

       3. Wash in the laundry as usual.

May the perspective and empowerment of the grass stain be with you.