Aug 13 2010

puddles

Before I left for work yesterday, it began to downpour. Because I never think very far ahead, I kicked off my shoes, grabbed the camera and ran outside with Chooch.

“I had a dream that you were taking me to my new classroom and you looked ugly,” Chooch said when we were on our way to buy him new clothes for school.

“Hey!” I yelled.

“What?! It was just a dream. God.” And then came a series of annoyed and exasperated grunts that he must have learned from Henry because I am never annoyed or exasperated.

Nearly every shirt he picked out has skulls on it.  And he’s clearly not afraid to make bold statements by wearing purple.  I wonder what scene-kid fashion will be like by the time he’s in high school. I wonder if there will be cool scene-ish four-year-olds in his pre-school class.

Henry came home from work during our photo shoot and proceeded to sit across the street in the parking lot like a creeper, probably finishing up his daily phone sex with his girlfriend. I didn’t even realize he was there until I came back inside and saw that he texted “you guys are idiots.” He’s just jealous that he’s too old to play in the rain; it’ll enrage his arthritis.

And then I had to leave for work, where I sat in air conditioning for the next five hours while squirming under wet hair and damp clothes. And when I get sick, of course I’ll act surprised.

25 comments

25 Comments so far

  1. varunner7 August 13th, 2010 8:39 am

    Very impressed with your pictures – they are gorgeous!
    I came by from Mom Loop.

  2. Tuna Tar-Tart August 13th, 2010 6:44 pm

    Thank you very much!

  3. Misty August 13th, 2010 10:16 am

    Fun!!! And very cute pics.

  4. Tuna Tar-Tart August 13th, 2010 6:44 pm

    Thank you, Misty!

  5. Alaina August 13th, 2010 11:05 am

    Beautiful pictures!

    And I take the daily phone sex with his girlfriend is a joke?

  6. Tuna Tar-Tart August 13th, 2010 6:45 pm

    Thanks!

    Yes, the daily phone sex with his girlfriend is just a joke! At least, I hope! :)

  7. Josh August 13th, 2010 11:12 am

    That kiddo of yours is so damn cute!

  8. Tuna Tar-Tart August 13th, 2010 6:46 pm

    Aw, shucks Josh! Thanks:)

  9. J to the Essi August 18th, 2010 8:14 am

    I agree. I hope you’ll still consider cloning him for me.

  10. Shannon August 13th, 2010 12:55 pm

    I love dancing in the rain! I hope I will be that cool of a mom when my munchkin is older- that I’ll not mind her romping in new clothes! You rock Erin!

  11. Tuna Tar-Tart August 13th, 2010 6:47 pm

    I highly recommend dancing in the rain and splashing in puddles! Most people grow up and forget to enjoy stuff like that!

  12. Dana Ward August 13th, 2010 1:56 pm

    Those pictures are amazing!

  13. Tuna Tar-Tart August 13th, 2010 6:47 pm

    Thank you, Dana!

  14. Laura August 13th, 2010 2:59 pm

    Every time it rains Mike(boyfriend) and I go running out in it. I love the rain!!
    I can’t believe he is going to school already. I’ve been reading your livejournal and blog since he was a baby and it doesn’t seem that long ago.
    By the way skulls rule!! He will be the envy of all the kids there.

  15. Tuna Tar-Tart August 16th, 2010 9:44 pm

    That is so sweet and awesome that you and Mike run in the run!

    I can’t believe it’s been that long, either Laura! And I’m very appreciative that you’ve kept reading all these years. <3

  16. L. Eleana August 13th, 2010 5:49 pm

    I love the pictures! Dropping everything and running outside in the rain is freedom…and well worth the sickness that may follow, lol.

  17. Tuna Tar-Tart August 16th, 2010 9:45 pm

    Thanks, lady! And I agree. It’s the little moments like those that make the best memories. <3

  18. Laura D. August 13th, 2010 7:42 pm

    My daughter has always loved skulls & she is now 20. I don’t think skulls ever go out of style.

    Stoppping by from #31DBBB

  19. Tuna Tar-Tart August 14th, 2010 7:51 am

    I’m 31 and love skulls still.

  20. Denice August 13th, 2010 10:49 pm

    How fun! What great memories you are making. That kiddo is pretty darn cute, and has some TAN feet!!! Visiting from SITS 31DBBB! Looking forward to making more bloggy friends =)
    Denice
    http://www.kdcevents.com

  21. Tuna Tar-Tart August 16th, 2010 9:46 pm

    Thank you, Denice! Off to check out your blog, too!

  22. evonne August 14th, 2010 5:45 pm

    You should start your own photography studio. You could call it “Awesome You Studio”. lol

    I think you should…..

  23. Tuna Tar-Tart August 16th, 2010 9:46 pm

    Let’s definitely talk about this soon!

  24. Alyson Hell August 22nd, 2010 6:51 am

    The first one of Riley’s feet and the one of him smiling and running with the rain visible around him are AWESOME. You’re getting better and better as you age towards enraged arthritis. (What a perfect phrase for arthritis!!!)

  25. Tuna Tar-Tart August 23rd, 2010 6:34 pm

    Thanks! Taking pictures is my favorite stress reliever. I really enjoy it.

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