“Let’s go feed the birds.” That’s how our days generally get kickstarted now. After three or four hours of morning in which nothing much gets accomplished—some breakfast, some playing, at least some crying, some snacking, some dishes, some coloring, some bed jumping—Ouest finally makes the decision for us; it’s time to go feed the birds. Calling them birds is being generous, they’re pigeons, but even pigeons feel the love from this family.
We had the most fantastic lunner today. And not because the food was great—though the pastor tacos and tortas were quite good—but because the kids were great. We just sat there like normal human beings, eating, talking, drinking. When it was just three of us this was routine, but once we became four things got a little more hectic. Not today though—today we got to enjoy.
On the way home we were walking past the market when we spotted a family playing with a very young puppy. We pointed it out to the kids and they ran over. Before long the puppy was being handed right over to Lowe, who gladly accepted the gift, turned, and handed it off to Ouest. In bed tonight Ouest was still telling me about, and giggling over, how the puppy was licking her arm. One of our kids’ greatest strengths however is accepting when it is time to give something back, or put it down, and then walk away. I love how they can experience something as wonderful as a puppy, then hand it over and walk away smiling and laughing about how much fun that experience was.
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Where is Mango?
Ouest and I spent an hour yesterday walking around town in an effort to find a suitable fishbowl, so believe me, Mango is just fine. She traveled on the bus with me in a tupperware drink container and somehow lived through it.
I guess you don’t buy that old story that feeding uncooked rice to birds can kill them? I don’t either.
http://snopes.com/critters/crusader/birdrice.asp
Hi Pat & Ali,
Have so enjoyed all your post and pictures over the years. Boy are Quest and Lowe growing so quick. Love the smiles! When we going to see them on the open ocean? Looks like your really enjoying Mazatlan. Has to me my favorite mainland Mexican town. Even though its major industry is tourism, it has the feel of a real normal city. Especially love old town and the food market. Some great restaurants all over town too. Up town near the marina have you been to a place called the Red Tomato? Loved it, maybe a little touristy but great great food…
Oh, I really think you should make some puzzles out of your photos.. Call them, “Bum-puzzles”… LOL.. Well take care for now and look forward to years of more post.. Look me up when u make it back on the West Coast..
Tyler
Bill loves that Ouest is feeding the pigeons. He feeds everything!
Now we’ve got an abandoned house two doors down that is just crawling with cats. “Where’s the tuna mama? Where’s the tuna mama?” 🙂
Have you ever seen a dead pigeon? Especially one that has eaten too much rice? Me neither.
You guys are awesome parents. Your kids don’t want everything they see because you don’t over load them with too much stuff. As I’ve said before… you’re doing it right.
Hello Bumfuzzle family!
If you are ever in the Zihuatanejo area let us know, our family of 5 (3 month old baby boy, 2 year old daughter, and a 5 year old daughter)just moved down here to start a new adventure / life. 🙂
Sounds great. We’ll be by that way eventually. Let’s meet up.