We are so fortunate to be part of a local homeschool group called the Ramblers. Every week, we get together and ramble about, learning about nature or exploring a new wildlife area.
A few weeks ago, Gabe and I decided to start the exploration early by rambling to one of our favorite places to eat, KBQ (Korean Bar-be-que). The spicy fried chicken is, in Gabe's words, "like dying, but worth it."
It's been awhile since I got to spend one-on-one time, with Gabe, so it was a nice afternoon. Gabe is the middle child, and exhibits many middle-child traits. Since I am also a middle-child, I can commiserate with some of his emotional struggles.
"Wait," I can hear you saying. "Don't you have four kids? How can you have a middle child when you have four kids?"
Let me explain.
Peter is an only child. He has never acted like he has siblings, and does not acknowledge any familial relationship with them.
Bee is classic oldest child, and has a greater awareness of her siblings than their father does. (This is not a castigation against their father. She, however, knows everyone's birthdays . . .)
Ella is definitely the baby.
That leaves Gabe as
The Man in the Middle.
Once our palates had cooled, we met up with the rest of the Ramblers at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens for a lovely perambulation (great word, isn't it?!) through their gorgeous facility. We've been there several times, but this was the first time to get a tour, and it was a treat. I'm so glad we went!
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