Camping Out

We had the week off from work, and one of the things Zoe REALLY wanted to do was camp outside in the back yard. We were able to find a neighbor who allowed us to borrow their tent. Such an awesome neighborhood.

Zoe was SOOOO excited. She couldn't wait for it to get dark!  She really did fall asleep outside, and would have stayed out there, but we had to get up early in the morning for Julian's ear procedure. So, we had to go inside and let Daddy get to sleep. We stayed out until about 2 AM. We'll definitely do it again!!!!

Zoe's Conversation

Monday Morning Conversation with Zoe.

Z: Daddy, I'm brown, and you're white.
D: Yep.
Z: I'm brown like Mommy and you're white like Julian.
D: That's right. What do you think about that?
Z: That's all I think.
She smiles, then adds:
Z: Me and Mommy have housecoats. You and Julian don't.

Well isn't that flippin' amazing? The color of my skin is in the same category as my clothing. Just little differences. If a 3 year old can figure that out, why can't grown adults?

Over the weekend, I ran into a driver I work with. I talk with him about every day. Nothing with a lot of depth, but we still have conversations. When I saw him Saturday, I called him by name as I was about 5 feet away. He nodded toward me, but other than that, didn't acknowledge me. At all. Or my wife. Or my kids. I can only assume why. I guess he can assume why his truck won't be fueled by me any longer.

I can't explain this ugliness, this hatred to myself. How will I be able to explain this to my innocent children?