Nails

This morning the kids and I went to Sope Creek for the second time this week. No real reason other than to try 'hiking' a different route. It proved to be too much for the kids, probably due to the heat. They did great until we hit a steep section on the uphill. Maddie sat down right where she stood several times. But they made it. I made it. And next time will be easier.

Both last week and this week, Eli gave Maddie a new nickname while at the creek. There tends to be a lot of roots and large rocks on the path there, causing most people to trip from time to time. Given that Maddux has to lift her feet much higher than the rest of us, in proportion to her body, she trips even more than usual. But she rarely cries. Most of the time she stands back up and wipes her hands on her shirt. Love it. Eli says, "Nails, Mommy! We ss-ould call Maddux 'Nails' cuz she's tough as nails." Lehr said that once a while back and obviously Eli picked up on the nickname and the correct use of it.