necessary love and mitten ears

Today after church some of Fernando's scouts that are grown-upper than they were when they were his scouts crossed the parking lot to the minivan to see the babe. They are such good looking boys, and so nice. Mimi and S were chatting with them, then they were talking with Fernando again. I began buckling Mimi into her seat when she leaned in and whispered, "Mom, since, you know, we're not related to these guys--do you think, maybe, someday, it might be, uh, necessary, for me to fall in love with them?"

Ah love. Unfortunately it becomes necessary sometimes.

The other day I was trying to amuse S while we were waiting outside of Mimi's choir practice. We get desperate for amusement during choir practice so I dug into my purse and pulled out his mittens, which, of course, I put on my ears. Then I started making faces. He gave me prize worthy smiles for it and I was feeling pretty hilarious when his face turned serious. He paused to survey me and finally said, "Well, you don't see that every day."

And for something TOTALLY off topic...aren't these two the most handsome? Swoon! Be still my heart. You'd think I married him for his looks. But nope, he's got qualities even better than that! Handsomeness was a pleasant freebee. Sorry honey. I know you will not like this post but the month of Valentines is about to launch so cut me some slack.