the dam swing

Labor Day weekend

four years ago

smack dab in the middle of working so hard

to get this house livable

Tyler and the kids camped out on the property

and made a swing.

Usually referred to as The Big Swing;

also called

- by the little boys who don't know any better -

The Dam Swing.

I suggested that they use the other name.

"But, it is on the dam...."

Well

whatever you call it

it is a big swing

and it's a huge hit when we have guests.

Mostly with kids and dads

but I know a mom or two who've shocked their kids

by hoppin' on.

I

personally

don't especially enjoy

being that far off the ground

held up

by only a rope

and a tiny piece of wood

Look, Mom, only one hand!

(and still, I didn't yell, "Be careful!")

Josiah pulled himself up

and stood

while

swinging

Even Lily gets in on the action.

I thought I was going to throw up

the first time I watched her go.

Makes me nervous just to look at this picture!

~

Tyler,

thanks for balancing out

the slave driver.

I love you