Based on the consistency of recent posts to this blog (or lack thereof), it may seem like I have taken a sabbatical to Antarctica, but sadly, my excuses for not writing are not nearly that exciting or adventurous.
Recently, however, my littlest guy and I have had many adventures with a crew of imaginary penguins that make a daily visit, usually arriving (as announced by Levi) while we are in the car on our trips to and from everywhere. These little characters are sweet, funny and mischievous (strikingly similar to someone I know). There are 4: Pickles, Peng, Lovey and Rob. While they are not the best drivers, they do like to practice their skills during our outings: Peng prefers steering and is in charge of navigation, instructing Rob to gun the gas peddle at regular intervals, regardless of the traffic ahead. Lovey is the snugglebug that her name implies and is at my side when Levi and I cook in the kitchen (typically blamed for the mess that ensues but continually deivering hugs and squeezes). Pickles is rather elusive, but always seems to be at the scene of the crime: lowering windows at 45 mph in the middle of winter, secretly adding his favorite treat to the grocery cart, pilfering the snack bag in the trunk....
I wouldn't trade these escapades (real or imagined) for anything. Soon enough these penguins will march on, but I will treasure the memories they left with us... and our little crew of 4 will continue our own adventures.
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