Evolution of a Mood

As I was sitting in the hallway this evening - standing post by the time out spot to regulate escape efforts of my oldest offspring - I thought I'd take a picture. My plan is to capture a variety of moments in Erik's absence so I can make little videos that share the minor detail and stories that make up our everyday lives while he is away. Sure, I have a billion photos of milestones and cute patootie moments, but I like the real stuff, too. Because, girlfriend, shit is real. Nawmean?

The littlest tush in the house is pretty in tune with moods; very perceptive for a two year old. As he passes by my grumpy self in the hallway this evening, he comes on up and says "Kay, mommy?" with his head perched to the side like an inquiring puppy. Before I can respond, he topples onto me for a squeeze while proclaiming, "Big! Huuuuug!" 

I can't seem to get the positive parenting thing right for both kids on the same day, but one of them will usually pull through with something amazing like that. Thanks, little buddies!