waiting for Scott...

Life with little ones is never dull and never the same. Our activities vary with the seasons, weather and everyone's mood. Sometimes we are inside; other times we are outside. Andrew, Amanda and I fill our days at the library, park, friends' houses, bible study and playing endless games at our house.

But no matter what, we have one activity that has stayed the same all year - stand in our front yard and wait for Scott's bus to arrive. At 2:40, I announce that Scott should be home soon. Andrew runs to get his shoes. Farley starts pacing and whining at the door. Amanda will hear the bus on the back side of the neighborhood and start saying "Scott, Scott, Scott." There is much excitement in the house.

One day last week, I promised Andrew that we would try to fly his kite as our "wait for the bus" activity. Isn't this just the picture of childhood? As the UPS man drove by, I saw the flash of joy in his eyes just looking at Andrew having so much fun.



Farley took a moment to catch his breath, after chasing the ball for quite a while.



Finally, the bus arrived. Farley always greets the bus driver and all the kids know him by name. I'm somewhat concerned that one day he is going to try to board the bus, but so far all he does is wait for Scott to get off.




It never takes Scott very long to ease back into family life.