Uncle Greg

Whew. Uncle Greg has arrived!! Uncle Greg is Joe's younger brother and the kids ADORE him. Truly, almost to the point of worship. He's fun, energetic and he gets them. He's like a kid himself really and the kids intuitively know that and respond to it. He's patient with the kids to the point of sainthood and he never yells at them (not saying that I do either, at least not all the time...). He's come over today to work with them on their 4-H projects for the fair. They'll be making lawn ornaments (there isn't a category that DOESN'T exist in 4-H). Last year he helped Max make this amazing dragon out of logs and sticks. The judges were positively blown away and Max was SOOOO proud. This year, Zoe's been talking about making a unicorn or a cat. Max wants to make a sculpture of a person. (I asked if the person was me and he said no. Huh.) Anyway, can't tell you the joy it brings me to see the three of them working together. Being the parents, Joe and I don't always have the time, energy, or, lets face it, interest in doing these special projects. That's why it's so nice to have Greg. Everyone needs an Uncle Greg in their lives. It really does take a village...