You know, it's amazing what a little "adult time" and some sunshine can do for a person's attitude. Last night, Jim and I went up the street and had some ice cream at Baskin-Robbins. I love their ice cream, but last night it was a bonus, since what I REALLY needed wasn't the ice cream but the time away from home. Okay, time away with someone to have a conversation with--a REAL conversation, not the kind you have with 3 year olds, or with 3 year olds who don't speak English yet, or even the kind you can have with delightful teens. I was in serious need of conversation with an adult, and I went to bed happy last night.
Then today the sun came out. What more could a girl want?? It was a lovely afternoon, pulling weeds and hanging out in my rose garden. The boys loved playing in the sun and the sand, and "helping" Daddy mow the lawn was an extra special bonus. We've decided on the new swingset for the back yard and have set a goal to have it set up by the end of the 4th of July weekend. That will help, too--having something to climb and play on will make a difference for all of us! And, we'll get yet another wading pool, since we have horrible luck storing those year to year. Maybe the sun will even come out and stay out long enough to use the new toys.
Because they played so hard and don't take naps any more, both boys crashed right after their bath tonight. Hopefully the outside playtime will help Ryan sleep through the night. Slowly, he's getting better at that... And the best thing of all? Logan's FINALLY making attempts to speak English!!! Much/most of it is very difficult to understand, given his speech issues, but I'm around him enough that I recognize several phrases. Even Poppa (my dad) recognized one today!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend! If tomorrow is like today, we will for sure!!
It's amazing what a little sunshine and warmer weather can do, isn't it? We've been feeling much happier around here the last couple of days, too. Yay for Logan on starting to speak in English!
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