in the last glinting rays of summer

the way they grasp the rules and dynamics of social interactions and laugh appreciatively at SpongeBob's practical jokes provoke a kind of ecstasy, and delirious abandon. they amaze me. every day. yet watching them groom and unsaddle a pony for the first time, oozing unbridled joy and lit just right from within, I couldn't be more proud.

I couldn't be happier.

Comments

[CrankMama]

Sooo sweet! My twins would love to ride ponies! The way they make each other laugh is particularly special.. I think it's a special twin thing. :)

[Karyn]

That is a precious picture. Two little gents grooming their little pony... I really do love the way you take time to enjoy these moments raising your sons.

[Ninotchka]

So beautiful, Irene. The picture and the sentiment.

[Chris]

That's a wonderful picture, Irene! They just seem like such wonderful little guys.

[la vie en rose]

...awwww...you're words are beaming on the screen...

[Waya]

That picture is adorable and the concentration on Sean and Will's faces are priceless. You take great pictures Irene. Thanks for replying to my querry about bunkbeds.
Betty

[krista]

I can see why. They are priceless.

[Charmaine]

Too cute! That's great that they're going to start riding. I used to ride when I was younger and it kept me our of a lot of trouble!

[Heather]

They are so cute, that pony is soooo tiny!!

[my pink sky]

boyhood and ponies...like peas and carrots. your two little ones are simply adorable!

[carol]

That is so cool that you have them in riding lessons! I didn't even realize that you could start them so young.

[kristen]

Now that is adorable! How cute are they? Cute enough to poke my eyes out I say!!

[Glennia]

Lovely photo and lovely sentiment...what a special moment.

[Marilyn]

Look at them! They are too cute for words!

[Kay]

They say that when kids know how to care for animals, they become caring persons as well.

[Steph]

This is just about the most adorable picture I've seen on a blog in a long time. Your boys are precious!