Good day!
We’re on day 2 quasi 3 of being at the Hot Well Dunes. Yesterday was clear and sunshiney. As soon as it was warm enough, we reparked the bus off the slanted hill right back in front of the Hot Pools. The boys really enjoyed hanging out. The sky was so clear, that the sun became really intense. The desert glared and it was a palpable toasty crisp afternoon of summer vibe. The air seemed to have a loudness. The boys skin started to glare extra red, more an illusion of the sun plus the intense energy. It was such a relief once the heat of the day was over. A few clouds had formed and you could see some shadows spreading their cool across the ground. Everything relaxed.
Our friend, Daniel, had taken a hike and returned with fossilized corral. Shortly after, our traveling family-friends came up to invite us to their camping spot, so the cats and kits could play better. I really like this family. They are so nice and mellow and wholesome it’s intimidating. I lack words to communicate with them. But the kids force us together, and I’m ok with being an awkward person, sitting, waiting for things to hit me in the face.
After some food, Galixy fell asleep on my lap at the fire. I brought him to bed and then cuddled Atreyu for another half hour before he was also ready to go back to the bus. As soon as I turned off my phone, all the things I wanted to write about came flooding into my consciousness, but I felt the need to sleep, though it eluded me for a little while.
Today was a cool start for the day, though the night was pretty warm. Atreyu didn’t seem to have slept well at all, maybe that’s why he’s having a hard day today. He’s been super busy playing with Orchid. Galixy stayed close by me, but after a nap we went up to the pools. Orchid came along and we had a bit of a talk. I’m very cautious when I talk to kids that aren’t mine. I don’t want to infringe on another parents beliefs in how they’re raising their kids. Like when she asked me if I knew who my kids dad is, I said, I definitely know. She said that maybe I was hanging out with a guy and all of a sudden my belly got a little bump in it. I told her that’s not how it works, but when she asked me to explain further I told her that’s a subject to take up with her parents. She asked if my kids know the answer and I said that I’ve explained it to them, but that doesn’t mean they KNOW what I’m talking about or registered it into the proper category in their minds at that point. Then we talked about mermaids not breathing water, but holding their air real long, which got us to fish not actually breathing water, but filtering the Oxygen from the water. I got a little technical with the H2O talk, but she seemed to soak up the little information. She has a super imagination, and some wicked smarts, if she’d shut up occasionally. I mean, I get it, she’s young and loves to hear her voice and what the surprises coming out of her mouth! I love the looks on kids faces when something completely weird stumbles out of their little lips and then they try to explain it away and get themselves into even more nonsense.
I.e.: Atreyu:
“Sometimes when I see bears, they always grab me by the shirt!” – “Where have you seen a bear?” – “In the yard with the things.” – “How big was the bear?”- “It was yellow!”
must’ve been Pooh.
I did some more patches onto my Jacket. It’ll be a super Jacket. I also super organized and minor rearranged the bus. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a mess, and needs a million things, but I’ve also sifted out a large bag of frivolities going to the next donation bin. We leave it on the outside so people can look through it for free before some ucky corporation goes and sells it for profit. Just pointing that out.
I think we’re gonna leave here tomorrow. I’m not sure. Right now I’m a bit worried about Rhea’s front tooth. Besides loose it also seems to have a little infection. What is it with my family and teeth? I want to look up the energetic meaning about it, now that it’s crossing my mind like this.
At any rate, I’m enjoying the sun on my face and the clouds in the sky. I love watching my kids play and seeing them explore this world and realize that there is SO much more to find out.
Loving you!
Matilda the Bugus 