the best boyfriend

And while his sister is up to all sorts of things radical and fabulous and grown-up, Mr. Beans is pretty darn incredible as well.  We had lots of q.t. over this lovely holiday weekend.  Lots of date time while dad was on the mountain with Elie.  Lots of deep talks about wolverines and cheetahs and "pumbas."  A couple go's on the carousel.  A scone date in the sunshine.  Out-of-the-blue questions about what animal is the largest or the heaviest or the fastest peppered with, sweet nothings.  

Did you know a wolverine can defeat a grizzly bear?  It's true, mom.  It really is.  I really love you, mom.  You're the best mom.  Which animal is more powerful?  A great white shark or a cheetah?  

Keeps a girl on her toes, it really does.  Having one-on-one time with the kiddos is so precious.  Jeff and Elie can come home with their alpine-glow, but homie and I were keeping it pretty real just around the house, just around town.  Sol helps me scrub toilets, unload the dishwasher, organize the shoes.  His whole attitude is so different when it's just him.  I guess because he can just roll with whatever without worrying about what Eliana thinks or says or gets.  There's no second guessing when he's the only one calling the shots. 

 He's always been my sexy little boyfriend.  The magic continues. 

And the sun!  The January sun and the way she laughed with us all day.  The way we wandered the river trail, just staring up, savoring the warmth.  I'll take the Colorado winter.   I'll take Mr. Beans and his sweet lips, insane hair.  I'll take these days, every last bit of light, every last question and kiss.