“Like a twig on the shoulders of a mighty stream.”*
by chuckofish
Another week almost in the books…it was long, rainy and filled with the usual ups and downs, swings and misses, and bombshell drops at work.
I am always cheered by the photos the boy takes and texts of the wee babes at their preschool. I love this one of Lottie and her friend Mattie embracing/greeting each other. 
The last two are of a color matching game they were playing at school. Remarkable children!
This weekend I have more plans on my social calendar than usual. Later today daughter #1 is driving here from Mid-MO and then I will drive her to the airport in the morning. She is going to a conference in Washington D.C. and will also spend a night with daughter #2 and DN in Maryland. They are going to have way too much fun.
Saturday night is the Elegant Italian Dinner at church, a much-anticipated annual event where we eat lasagna and salad by candlelight and hope that nobody knocks the bar over (like last year). The boy and daughter #3 are attending with us this year while the wee babes enjoy pizza in the nursery. We are delighted that they are going with us.
Since today is the birthday of James Dean (1931-1955), I suggest watching one of his three movies this weekend: Rebel Without a Cause (1955), East of Eden (1955) or Giant (1956). I will probably opt for Rebel Without a Cause. Because, hello.
It is also the birthday of another of my faves, William Tecumseh Sherman.
So I will toast him tonight.
William Tecumseh Sherman, excerpt from a personal letterI confess, without shame, I am sick
and tired of fighting—its glory is
all moonshine; even success
the most brilliant is over dead
and mangled bodies, with the
anguish and lamentations of distant
families, appealing to me for sons,
husbands and fathers; tis only those
who have never heard a shot,
never heard the shriek and groans
of the wounded and lacerated that cry
aloud for more blood, more vengeance,
more desolation–Johnny Noiπ
Have a great weekend, travel safely and make good choices.
Be still my heart.
And, hey, Ted Drewes opens for its 90th season on February 12!
@explorestlouis
*Del Griffith in Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
dual personalities 
So much goodness in this post! Well, I’m glad that Wheeler and Lauren and the babes are going to the Elegant Italian Dinner with you. I’m excited to see you tonight! And Susie and Nate this weekend 🙂
I was literally going to comment, “So much goodness in this post!” Oh dear. Happy weekend!!
Pics of the adorable babes always brighten my day! Have fun at the Elegant Italian Dinner!
Love those babes!