The View from Here

Today, the husband decided that we should take a "staycation."  For him that means a trip to Lowe's.  That's quality time.  For the boy, this was an opportunity to improve his photography skills.  Taking pictures on my phone is a recent obsession of his, and I've found that it is an easy way to keep him occupied and quiet.  So, before we pulled out of the driveway, I gave it to him. The results were pictures (often blurred) of things- trees, houses, building materials and people - that caught his attention.  He continued his photo log when we returned home, photographing his favorite things - the television, a picture of him and his dad, his Mighty Beans Star Wars container - as well as the occasional random object, like his sister's creepy doll.


Its interesting to see the world from the perspective of a 5 year old. Nothing is quite in focus or in frame, but that's what makes it interesting. To him, boxes of  flooring are a feat of architectural magnificence.  As you grow up, you loose the sense of wonderment that allows you to appreciate the small things in life.  Becoming a parent gives you a second chance to appreciate them once more. Which makes me think .... maybe I should give him my camera more often.

Jarrettsmom9705's photostream

Jarrettsmom9705's photostream on Flickr.

A Day In the Life of the Boy. A photo retrospective.

I could be doing laundry right now.  Or emptying the dishwasher.  Or cleaning out my closet.  Or completing one of a hundred chores that I find too cumbersome or time-consuming to do during the day with two kids who are easily bored.  But instead, I'm starting something new.  

This blog is mostly for my husband's family.  My friends and family who live close to us are fortunate (unfortunate?) to experience firsthand the antics of my two rambunctious rugrats, but the Wests up north miss out on all the fun.  And although I've encouraged them to keep in touch via Facebook, I've yet to convince them to join the technological revolution that is social-networking.  Which left me one of two options - Skype or Blog.  We tried Skyping, but you can't quite get the full 3-D Dolby-Digital IMAX experience that is Jarrett and Finley in a 15 minute Skyping session, especially when they just want to show you every Happy Meal toy they've collected in the past year.  Which leaves us with Option B.  

The main objective I have for this blog is to share everyday experiences - pictures, funny stories, and musings from this particular modern-day Mrs. Cleaver.  Maybe along the way, I'll stick in some recipes that the husband and I have tried a time or two.  But remember, I'm no Julia Child, just another suburban housewife trying to survive.