“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: always looking treasures.
Leora: I noticed today that you have four teeth coming in (you’re very reluctant to let me have a peek in your mouth)! That explains all of the nursing and my sudden desire to wean.
“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: ah, the first dip of the summer!
Leora: equally excited!
“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: you are loving all things crafty! Painting, coloring, making necklaces, cutting paper, stickers, etc.
Leora: just us girls, hanging out while Rowan’s at school.
“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: Grandma gave you her old digital camera. You’re taking pictures of everything and I love seeing photos from your perspective.
Leora: we call you a sour patch because you’ll do something sneaky or naughty followed by something super sweet.
“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: you got your first real haircut by someone other than me! You had been asking to get your hair cut like your uncle Darius for a while (basically you wanted a buzz cut), but we settled on this.
Leora: you’ve become a cat and only say meow!
“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: I think you’d spend most of your time like this if Papa’s arms could keep up.
Leora: sometimes I wish you could stay this age forever.
“A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2017.”
Rowan: having the best time at Bull Creek.
Leora: pointing out every dog you see.
