Blossoms

The term 'friend' is relatively subjective to each different person, but in general I'd say a friend is someone who you care about, want to spend time with and who you share common interests with. Some friends move in and out of your life, some are so solid they will be there forever. Family is different. Family is solid and will be there forever, but not all family are friends. I am proud to say that my family are my best friends. There is rarely a day that passes without talking to my mom or my sister, my brother is just about the best bro I could have asked for and my dad is wonderful and always there for me. My brother, sister and I have a great relationship that exists all on its own - separate from the family we grew up in, we are friends AND we are family. Yesterday I saw a glimpse of this in Sophie and Noah as I was cooking dinner.


Sophie went outside to share her fruit leather with Noah and they sat together on the bench, feet dangling, talking to each other, looking around the yard....just hanging out. Sophie must have said something a little funny cuz Noah did a little giggle. And then Noah did something that made Sophie giggle. I had wanted Sophie to put her shoes on before going out, she ignored me and went to hang out with her bro. I did not want to interrupt this beautiful, blossoming friendship. I just carried on cooking, glimpsing up every so often. It was sooooo cool. I couldn't be more proud. My children love each other and they have a growing friendship that exists outside of their parents. It was like I could see the future when they will call each other on the phone and have stuff to say that has nothing to do with me or Matthew.

Family.....there is something so special about family. Something familiar, warm and safe. We live far away from most of our family, but every time we get together there is a bond that is so wonderful and close. I love how much Noah and Sophie love their family. They are always talking about them, making things for them and wanting to talk to them on the phone. Noah is always asking about 'Nina','Aaayee' 'Neeek''nana' and 'poppa' (which means grandpa, grandma AND poppa). We are lucky enough to have one family member that lives here in Missoula - Shannon. And Sophie and Noah are completely in love with her! They seem to understand that she is family and hold an extra special place in their hearts for her! Another blossoming friendship.


And speaking of blossoming.....Look what I found in my garden this afternoon! Green! Bring on the spring.