I don’t particularly like drinking coffee, but I DO love the smooth creaminess of coffee ice cream (no, I did not eat that entire bowl by myself).

We usually eat dinner around the table in our dining room, but EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE…we eat on a picnic blanket in the garage.

She often likes to observe the world from up in my arms, but SOMETIMES…she likes to rock-and-roll all on her own.

For the longest time, she never wanted to wear dresses, but NOW…she picks them out at least once a week.

We don’t typically find snakes in our backyard, but a few weeks ago – we DID.

This week, I was reminded that things aren’t always black-and-white. In fact, most of the time they’re not. There are almost always exceptions…pros and cons…shades of gray.

edited to add: I think this is what makes being a parent so tough sometimes. Every child is a beautifully unique individual and every situation is full of nuances.

Tell me. Do you like coffee ice cream? Where do you typically eat dinner? Have you discovered any crazy/creepy creatures in your backyard this spring?