While Daddy is away, Mommy & Ledger PLAY!

While Pat was away visiting Detroit, (post coming later) Ledger and I stayed at my parent's house for a couple of days.

Friday, Grandma took both of us to the zoo. Ledger rode his first ride, and kept a straight face, with his little mouth open the entire time.

Friday night, Ledger experienced his very first Madison Football game. At half time, we ran to the car as a massive rainstorm hit. It was pure chaos, and Ledger left terrified.

 

Saturday afternoon, we made a trip to Porter Park to play at the splash park, park toys, and ride the carousel...twice (lucky boy). While we were there, I realized I've avoided this place like the plague, because of the memories I have there. I would have never dreamed the pictures my friend Chelsea took of Preslee on the carousel, would end up on the cover of the program at her funeral.

 I'm not going lie, it hurt being there. I kept thinking how there should be a 3 1/2 year old little girl on the horse next to her little brother. How Ledger should have an older sister to show him how to play on the toys, splash him with water, and swing next to on the swings.

As hard as it was, I put my feelings aside to deal with later, and tried to make the most of it with Sledge Hammer.

 I'm beyond grateful to be a mom of two very loving kids.
Love you both - more than you'll ever know.

     June 2010                                              September 2012