baby sittin and blowing bubbles

I'm back in Waxahachie.

When I arrive from Austin, they treat me like a visitor from another country. They are very happy to see me. They need a break. They need time to watch TV, sleep, check out a bit.

I get to help out, which feels good. I also get to know the kids better, have a baby fall asleep in my arms, see some of her first smiles, it's really much more fun than a lot of things I might do on a Sunday night. Except for the drive, it's pretty fun.

They live far from town, so I get to see the stars come out. I'm friends with the farm dogs and cats and I get to visit with the horses.

It was pitch black by 6 p.m. tonight, but, right after dinner little Lane and I stepped out on the back porch to blow bubbles. He had on his p.j.'s and some cowboy boots. I sure wish I'd had my camera with me. It was cool out with a soft breeze, perfect bubble blowing weather.

Little Jessie was exhausted, overtired. She finally went to sleep. She'll be up again in a few hours and I'll be ready for duty!