Value

Doesn't Levi look old in this photo?  Today was complicated enough that I had to write out a schedule.  Tomorrow is looking a little the same.  This morning I had a mammogram while Levi started his soccer.  Jane took him while I went to do my thing!  The best part of this morning; other than when it was over, was that it took hardly any time at all!  I was in and out in about 15 minutes.  I got back in time to watch Levi score one of his three goals today at his game.  He is really loving soccer again and loves playing any position.  His team is really starting to get the team theory and are actually calling for the ball and passing it to each other!  I know, it is a complete miracle, but some of it is just growing older and understanding more and the rest of it is that they have played together as a team now for three years. 

This afternoon I had a cleaning fest.  I am getting tired of Levi's asthma and he is getting more tired of it.  I decided to clean and vacuum and wash everything down.  Living in the tropics through summer means that no matter how vigilant you are, there is always mold somewhere.  Not any more. 

'This house is clean'

I am hoping that it will make a difference to his sleep.  I am hoping that it will take away at least a few of the triggers esp going into winter here. 

Tonight was my sister-in-law's 50th birthday.  We scrubbed up and I took a photo of the mancub and then we left.  Levi and I didn't actually know that many people and he was tired from last night so it was an early one, but was quite fun!  There were a few interesting conversations.  In one, a lady asked me (in Levi's earshot) if he was my only child.  I told her 'Yes' and Levi added helpfully;

"And one dead one."

OK, strictly accurate but it always interesting to see the reaction to that kind of bald statement.  He is still young enough to not really be able to tell when to say it and when not.  I love that he sees Frankie as a part of the family still.  He sees that he is with us and that is a beautiful thing.  The lady then said;

"Levi must be that much more precious then"

I agreed with her but not really because I truly do.  I don't see Levi's life as more important than her children because a life was paid in the past.  Children are always precious regardless of if there is one or a dozen.  One life doesn't pay for another or increase the value of another.  I love Levi.  I love Frankie.  Both of them.  Always.  Living or dead; they are my children and I see them both as the most precious things to me