Awesome

 

For those of you who don't know, Jason's brother is living with us for a few months before he sets off on some travels. Having grown up in a three parent household, I see this as a very natural thing (My mom, dad, and grandmother all moved in together when I was one, not of necessity, but because we spent so much time together, it seemed a waste to have two houses.). 

Scott (self-proclaimed "Uncle Awesome" - an apt title) makes a wonderful and easy addition to our household.

Three years ago, when Uncle Awesome  returned from over a decade in South Korea, he needed a place to stay and moved in with us for about six months. We had a blast. Toe had a wonderful playmate. Awesome provides a different parent energy than either J or I can offer. He also is the best housemate ever - he shares in most of the domestic tasks and is an amazing cook. He is J's brother, but he his my friend as well - someone with whom I just enjoy spending time. He and J and I have all known each other since we were kids and have grown up together, so there is a real camaraderie/ family feel to the house. 

In similar fashion, he has adopted my family (especially the nieces) as his own.

 

The re-adjustment to having him live with us again took me under three days. I'm having such a good time talking about recipes and food, possibilities for the new house, ideas, plans. And I know first-hand how incredibly magical it can be for kids to live with another family member. This bond that Awesome and Toe are creating will last Toe's entire life. Awesome's plan is to stay through early fall and I am already feeling that it will not be long enough...

Today's lunch: stuffed tomatoes over eggs and hash a la Awesome.