Tales of Summer

Mom gave the warning before it happened, "you had better put some shoes on before you go out on the deck." But going barefoot (or actually in Adam's case, stocking footed - he can't stand bare feet) in the summer is often more fun than wearing shoes. Going without shoes on the deck has proven in the past to be cause for painful foot cosequences. He got the consequence . . . a nice little splinter. It was really very small, but it hurt and needed to come out. The wood on the deck is quite weathered and the slivers . . . well, they just don't come out as easily as they go in. These are the kind that come out hard in what seems like a million pieces. Being forewarned and knowing mom would be a bit disappointed in the choice to not do what he should have to prevent the problem, my Adam took it upon himself to fix the damage. I was very proud of him for dealing with the consequence bravely and quietly. I was also very thankful that he had a loving father near by to help get through the painful part and finish it off with lots of love. The pictures tell the story best. My little Adam is growing up.

I love these sweet boys.