I was so in need of a true, warm, sunshiney day it wasn't funny. And, here it is! It is like 60+ outside, has been warm since 8am. Julia started the day by running outside and just running around in bare feet in the grass saying "this is funny, this is funny hahahahah" It was adorable. Last year when it was nice out, she wasn't even walking yet (she was a late walker as I have said before), so now, she just parades herself out the back deck, down the stairs, and runs in circles singing her songs and dancing! I have a funny feeling that she is going to be one bronze baby by the end of the summer since we can't seem to keep her inside lately.
Then Chris took Joshua for a "boys day", filled with scenic drives, hikes, and such! All that super boring boy stuff ;-), and the girls (and the dog) went for a walk to the pet store and then to lunch. I am finding that Vader, who was doing so well on leash, has a tad stubborn streak going right now and is not cooperating so much, so we picked up a new harness, some treats, some balls, and a new toy. (Spoiled doggy), then we walked over to McD's, got some grub (yes, I was one of the annoying people who tie the dog outside while we order our food..... at least mine isn't 100 lbs-biting and barking as you walk by), so we got our food, walked a little ways further and had a little picnic lunch. It was very relaxing and sweet. The girls chatted it up telling all sorts of stories, and then we proceeded home. On the way home, I really felt how long that walk was. Technically it wasn't that long (1.5 miles each way) but when you have a walking 2 year old who doesn't like to hold hands, a few busy streets to cross, a dog that doesn't walk on leash well, it sure takes a LONG time to get home.
Thus far it is panning out to be a glorious day! I am doing some prep work for our Easter dinner tomorrow and getting ready to have both sets of Chris' parents and his brothers, sister-in-law, and nephew over for dinner! With a Easter egg hunt planned, an amazing dinner cooked by yours truly, and great company, it should be a great day!
Addendum: Yes, it indeed was a great day! I need to document this so I can re-read it over and over and remind me that such days exist. And, now it is almost 9pm... Julia asleep, Lauren in bath, Joshua chatting my ear off, and the dog has been bathed as well. Dishes are done, house relatively cleaned up, and I am sitting here in bed-typing with french doors open-breeze coming and cake show on in the background. :-) *Happy Sigh
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