just a little creek
May 3, 2009
I pass by this almost every day. Driving about 50mph. It is a small meandering creek on the edge of a farm where yellow cows and sheep graze. I’d like to hop the fence that separates it from the busy road and sit down under the tree next to the creek. It seems so peaceful.
On the other side of the road is a long dirt driveway. In the distance you can see some buildings, a house maybe? I am not sure. I don’t know how long the driveway is. It looks pretty long. I can’t get used to judging distances in this flat landscape.
One afternoon, Miles pointed to the dirt driveway and shouted, “Don’t go down there! That is where the werewolves live!”
My oldest son and I started laughing. I have no idea where Miles ever heard of werewolves or what he thinks they are.
“How do you know that werewolves live down there?” we asked.
“Look at the road! It is made of dirt!” he answered like it was the most obvious thing ever.
Before we could even start laughing he shook his head and followed up with, “Duuuuhhhhh,” because clearly his brother and I are both stupid.
“What are werewolves, Miles?”
“Well, I tell you they are not UNICORNS!”
That is good to know.
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WHAT!? I didn’t know this - Thanks, Miles!
He is such a darling! 
Such a picturesque scene - so typically Texan, reminding me why I finally gave in and fell in love with the state.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:10 amOh! Really good to know!
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 amBwahahaha! I’d say werewolves by definition are the ANTI-unicorn. Love that kid.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 amHow do you not simply die of the cuteness of this child?
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:39 amThis one made me laugh out loud. Which doesn’t happen often. I had a niece that when she was about 3 or 4 would wear a pair of bellbottoms and I would call her a hippie. She would say “I’m not a hippie!” So one day I asked her what she thought a hippie was. Her answer was some kind of small wild cat. Kids are great.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:42 amI would hang a swing on that lazy branch… and slowly swing the day away… what a great picture… reminds me of home.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 amHa ha! I love how Miles explains things…
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pmMaybe down that dirt road there’s a big house, a little run down but beautiful, that needs renovation and a big family to live in it… Although it seems that all the friends your kids have met in your new neighborhood might keep you there. Do you miss your big ‘yellow’ house?
For some reason, that scene reminds me of something out of a Laura Ingalls book. I love trees like that.
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pmWell duh! It’s a shame the things our kids have to tell us… mine are always amazed I haven’t choked on a spoon yet.
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pmHA! I’m very curious to know what he thinks they are…you know, besides NOT being pretty horses with horns on their heads.
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pmIt’s common knowledge that werewolves live at the end of dirt roads,
it is a nice creek
Chris says: See I did not know this. And yes, it really is.
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pmWow, that picture is stunning. Really nice.
And Miles is awesome. He’s right about the werewolves, I’m pretty sure.
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:51 pmYou feel peace when you pass by and Miles horror, or maybe excitement in the chance to fight some werewolves.
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:05 pmWell Duuuuuuuuhhhhhhh! He is so cute, and smart!
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:23 pmI bet the creek is handy when it comes to protecting the werewolves against vampires…since those are not supposed to be able to cross bodies of water.
I have a feeling that this ties in with Harry Potter. Y’know, Shrieking Shack and so on.
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:51 pmHmmm. One way to access my neighborhood is to turn down a dirt road. I always did wonder about my neighbors. and that would explain a lot.
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:31 pmUNICORNS
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 pmThat’s the picture i want to see. Keep your camera hsndy. I hear they are quick.
best conversation ever!
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 pmThat is adorable! And that crik is beautiful.
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 pmWhat a wonderful scene .. I tried to get a closer look, and got that “Oops! You don’t have permission to view this photo” stuff. Darn, I hate when that happens. Miles sure is a keeper.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:13 pmOh, gee, I take scenic detours down dirt roads all the time, and had no idea of the danger I was in!
May 4th, 2009 at 6:44 amCrap, I live at the end of a dirt road?? How did I not know this…
May 4th, 2009 at 11:27 amTricia made me laugh!
I think you should bring your werewolf neighbors a copy of this picture. They would surely be so thankful they wouldn’t eat you.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:10 pmHe sounds like an amazing and hilarious kid. That photograph is amazing and I could look at it and daydream all day.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:19 pmI agree with the commenter (commentor?) who brought up the Harry Potter-esque quality. You should ask him where unicorns live. Maybe print out a local map and have him plot all the beasties? Sounds like a fun rainy day project!
May 4th, 2009 at 1:23 pmHe is unbelievably cute!
May 4th, 2009 at 2:49 pmLove that vintage-y sleepy Texan scene. I may have passed this creek before.
I am so glad I no longer live at the end of a dirt road - who knew?!?
May 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pmHahah… love kiddies imaginations
May 4th, 2009 at 4:00 pmLOL what a cutie! I’m very glad to know that werewolves and unicorns aren’t the same =)
May 4th, 2009 at 7:28 pmThank GOD I live in the asphalt jungle where there’s not a dirt road to be found for miles. Although my 4 year-old would be bummed because right now, he wants to either run into a werewolf or turn into one about as much as a kid can want anything. I, too, am mystified by where he even hears about this stuff.
May 4th, 2009 at 8:58 pmLove the photograph. Love the story.
May 4th, 2009 at 10:41 pmI thought werewolves lived in the Shrieking Shack. And the unicorns lived in the forbidden forest. But what do I know, I need to stop reading Harry Potter.
May 5th, 2009 at 10:32 amChris! It’s been a long time but I’ve been catching up on the blog… lots of doings in your world! Anyway, just wanted to say hi and that this made me laugh so hard. Hope you guys are all great and loving Texas. Yeehaw!
May 8th, 2009 at 2:45 pm