Sophia is talking Halloween--God she loves Halloween. Sophia wants to know why papi's don't dress up? I tell her we did already---on the boardwalk. The Eagles have started. PinF saw his beloved boys in green last Sunday. Nothing like Sundays. Probably the only day when PinF maintains a routine. Mass, Sunday paper, breakfast, game. If it's a 4 O'clock game, insert beach in between breakfast and game. The routine remains. The only discernible difference is not having my dad to strategize, analyze, and disect the "X" factors with--this still hurts and sucks. Sophia is talking about my birthday already. God knows she loves birthdays. Surely a trait from her mother, as I've never been one to make a big deal out of "another year". Sophia does, and she keeps asking me what I want? Peace, love, happiness. That isn't too much to ask for is it?
Normally this time of year Sophia and I would be making our now annual Fall sojourn north to enjoy the seasons colors, Philadelphia's museums, and cutural treasures. This year we're not. A break is in order for PinF and Co. as it's been an incredibly taxing year emotionally and financially. In some ways I feel like a visitor to Florida after all the trips I've made to Philly. Still I love this time of year up north when you can begin to see the majesty of change. I miss the Autumn smell of a fireplace at night, and the burning of leaves on a Saturday afternoon. I miss alot of things this time of year, making me wonder if I'll ever really feel like I'm a part of Florida or just passing through?Thursday, September 14, 2006
Days of Change
Fall is coming. Even here in Florida one can notice the subtle changes. The postion of the sun in the sky, the decreasing humidity, the roughening ocean from distant storms far out to sea. Sophia is in school. Summer experiences are now becoming yesterdays memories, savored like your favorite home cooked meal. You know your little baby is turning into a young "lady" when she says she wants to go to the dance on Friday nights. ??? Dance? Times are a changing PinF. Friday nights 7-9PM, is 3rd-5th grade dance night. I want so much to see Sophia grow and experience her wonder as she matures into a beautiful, smart, nice young woman; but like the owner of a cute little kitten there is a part of me that wants to keep her small, innocent, playful. Such contrasts. I still have her in my mind, eternally small and always my little girl.
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Today you are not missing much of the Philly fall-rain, rain, rain. Previously, though, the weather has been glorious. Halloween is a favorite of mine also...I enjoy dressing up any year I can and acting out - it's easy because others expect you to :)
This past Sunday's game was awesome...we carry the torch on as our fathers did, Pinf!
Sophia at a dance???? The girlz may have to conference call on that one. V.I.P. summit, immediately!! Here's a tip-be a chaperone at every dance as my dad did.
Sorry you won't be heading north, but akjn will do what we can when we head north after Thanksgiving to see the Pinfers.
When is Pinf's Bday? I do not have it recorded in the official records...please provide! JGlow out.
I'll get a few pictures of fall - Vermont style - on my blog for you.
The Stowe Kid
PinF wont be at the Marshalton this year, paddling for a cold beverage at the 4 Dogs Saloon??????? We'll miss ya!!
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