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3/30/12

tough love and pizza in the park


Take Care by Beach House on Grooveshark

we had the park to ourselves last night...just me, max, our kite, and some ducks that were trying to intimidate us out of our dinner.
it was the calm before the storm that has been the past few nights...where my max decides to flex his muscles and become all sassafras and down right mean. it breaks my heart a bit...and has me throwing my hands up in the air.
his life is certainly changing...and there are times when i forget how different our experiences of growing up have been already. there are things we will never be able to understand about each other...but the thing that tethers us together is love. love so mighty and unconditional.

and so we wade through the sharp words and forced punishments and consequences...the hurt and the apologies and the promises that tomorrow is a new day to try again.

and in the meantime, there is always the park and pizza and a chance to let things lie and rest for a bit while we roll through the grass and drag a windless kite along the ground...





 and if that doesn't work...there is always ben and jerry's.

cheers to to happy weekend!
xoxo
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27 comments:

  1. RachelMarch 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Carillon Park, Dewey's Pizza! You are making me homesick!

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  2. Mama SmithMarch 30, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    This post truly touched me. The music puts it over the edge- it's like I just watched a mini movie. I love your blog!

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  3. jane bMarch 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    hope the storm has calmed :)
    "take care" is one of my favorite beach house songs!

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  4. Ripped JeansMarch 30, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    how adorable is that

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  5. Janine @ 3 WishesMarch 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I was just where you are last week with the discipline thing. My 14 year old made a poor choice and it broke my heart but we are called to guide them right?. It is such a hard job but so rewarding at the same time when you get to see who they are becoming. Hope you have a wonderful weekend Katie!

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  6. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Ben and Jerrys--how I could do with some of that now.

    And pizza in the park, what could be better?

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  7. HappyinthehibiscusMarch 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Parenting is lovely and hard at the same time, who woulda guessed?

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  8. Sandra KohlmannMarch 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    My family is going through some rough stuff with the one teenager in our lives and it's because of a lack of tough love in her life. While it may be hard, Max will thank you one day for balancing fun, carefree times with appropriate discipline. You're going to make him a better person and he's lucky for that.

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  9. Lindsy RMarch 30, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Sorry about your grumpy kiddo. We are going through teething right now which is totally different but I understand wanting things to go back to how they were before. He will be happy again. Persevere, mama! :)

    P.S. I am going to feature your photography on my blog tomorrow! www.dontknowhowtorelax.com

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  10. Sécia MischkeMarch 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Ben and Jerry's can fix anything!

    ♥ sécia
    http://www.petiteinsanities.com/

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  11. vintage honeybeeMarch 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    It's hard being a mother sometimes. I have 2 girls that are 3 years apart and some days I fear I will go bald from ripping my own hair out. Girlish fights and non stop talking and questions. It just makes me realize that i need to take little breaks to be alone for a bit of peace. Then tackle another day. Love your poetic post. Nice to know I'm not alone.


    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  12. ElizabethMJaocbMarch 30, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    oh, that is so hard. jonas and max, i believe, are the same age and we have yet to enter that stage. however, several of his classmates are there. unfortunately, that's one of the challenges of parenting. hang in there mama and keep up that fabulous relationship with your son. the best thing you can give him is love. unconditional love.

    btw, have you ever had Marion's pizza? My college roommate was from Dayton and we always went there/ordered Marions.

    happy weekend ;)

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  13. Lady Jane GreyMarch 30, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    I'm from Dayton originally and just went back to visit last week - took my son to Carillon Park, so it's cool to see your photos! And I have to echo the above comment - Marion's is my one place I MUST go to whenever I'm in Dayton. Love their square slices!! Best pizza ever.

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  14. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    yep my small boy human has been behaving in a very similar fashion. we have a have had a few good days in a row and i'm holding out hope that the storm has passed. hopefully your storm will clear soon too.
    happiness...
    dannelle@nestenterprises

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  15. tinajoMarch 31, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    It will turn, it always does even though it doesn´t feel like it when you´re in the middle of it. :-)

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  16. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Max is going to really treasure these memories AND photos when he grows up. How precious!
    Also, is he always a good sport for photo shoots?

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  17. KatieApril 1, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    aw, now i want to fly a kite!

    katie x

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  18. saelhiApril 1, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Love your blog :) You have such a great way of putting down thoughts through pictures and words! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Anna Wallace April 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    found your blog through kinfolk. so glad i did. everything i see is just lovely.

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  20. Sydney April 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    dont stop embracing him with unconditional love, yes :)

    http://sydsense.blogspot.com

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  21. alexApril 4, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    These photos are beautiful, looks like such a great day!

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  22. DanielleApril 5, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Hey Katie!
    Just checking in with you. Not that you not blogging should signal anything negative...but I just wanted to make sure everything was okay!
    Sending love to you and yours.
    xo
    Dani

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  23. Janee LookerseApril 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Looks like a lovely evening, despite the sassafras. I think you must be a really great mom :)

    xoxo
    Janee
    www.yellowbirdyellowbeard.blogspot.com

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  24. vintagevixenartsApril 6, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I have a sassafras of my own, who just turned 9 the other day, and apparently think's he's a lawyer as well... has to argue every point, and have the last word. It's relieving to hear mine is not the only one who is at the drive me up a wall..and back down stage. Your post's are beautifully photographed, and your mama wisdom, beautifully put.

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  25. tinyparticlesoflightApril 7, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    How I appreciate your transparency about the little rough patches with Max. As a mama who's watching other mamas out there who seem to be doing it better I take comfort in knowing that we all share struggles along with all the joys.

    P.S. Pizza and ice cream can solve the world's problems!

    xo
    cortnie

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  26. MelissaApril 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    You are a great mama to Max. Love reading your blog and it's been too long since I stopped by. It's good to be back.

    P.S. Dewey's Pizza is fantastic! I miss Cincinnati.

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  27. VeronicaApril 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    hi katie. i've never commented on a blog before, but this was such a beautiful post. i love your openness. it's these little rough patches that make the sweet times that much sweeter. you're a good mama.

    p.s. perfect song choice!

    hugs,
    veronica

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