Rainy Sundays

Some people dread a rainy day.  For me rainy days are your days to sit in solitude while enjoying the peaceful nature of the rain.  Normally, I would be working my days away on the weekend.  This weekend turned into a weekend that was much needed time away from the mundane task of dealing with needy women and throbbing feet.  Initially, I was disappointed to find the next 5 days I had off-  rain would be in our forecast.  Of all the time I've spent indoors while the sun would beam from above..  embracing the presence of the sunshine would not be an option.

Sunday would have to be one of my favorite days of the week.  Nothing to do but enjoy where you're at... in that present time.  An early night led me into a late morning this Sunday.  Normally the best thing to say following that statement would be: " I awoke refreshed and rejuvenated".  Not Exactly.  It's more like I awoke with a crick in my neck and a stiff back.  Once I brought myself into a lazy dog position I roll out of bed and slipped on my slippers. Tending to the cartoon manic child I had in the living room...

In an effort to distract JaLynn from the toons I offered for her assistance in the kitchen.  Daddy liked the spinach and egg whites I whipped up the day before so JaLynn and I sought after the pint of egg whites and bag of spinach.  Chopped onions and a little garlic JaLynn attentively helped me dispense of everything into the frying pan. Then we readily moved for the coffee  "Let me do it" JaLynn persisted.  Happily caving in.. JaLynn hopped down from her stool to tell daddy breakfast was ready.

 Spinach/ Egg White Recipe

The rain still going strong

We opted for a little card game called Go Fish.

JaLynn's first.

We were surprised to find how quickly JaLynn caught on to the game of Go Fish.  Mommy/JaLynn vs Daddy Round One.  Only thing that held us from victory was JaLynn shouting each card we picked up.  Once the games went on she got the hang of  'Let's not tell Daddy our card'.  She went as far as catching herself wanting to tell him again but played it off quite well with, "Nice. Mommy I said Nice not Nine".  We could not help but laugh hysterically at her effort to retract what she said.

 Also, I'm very excited to say I've been getting back into yoga.  It's something I have a passion to do. Saturday we went to a yoga family workshop.  Obviously it was more for the kids than the parents.  It's was educating to see JaLynn in a different situation and interacting with a teacher.  Needless to say the age range was 4-12 and we snuck her in a little early.  It makes me want to put more emphasis on activities for J-

Overall it was a great weekend.  Time was well spent.  I'm wishing the day would not come to an end.


Until next time,

XO

Dr. Suess

Today I'm off work and today JaLynn gets to be one of her favorite characters from a Dr. Suess book for school.  Last night Brantley and I talked about what would be the best character for J.  We came to the conclusion of Thing 1.  With a little help from a brush JaLynn's hair can be fro-ed out just like the character.  We didn't have anything red for her to wear so you have to use your imagination a little on this one.

 

 I hope everyone is having a Happy Wednesday!

Bring on the SNOW!!

 I would think the next place we live is going to have an abundance of snow during the winter months.  Three seems to be the magic number.  Charleston three years.. Greenville, three years.  Charlotte is making it through its first year.  Maine? Seattle?

Last night I told JaLynn if she went to bed and woke up in the morning there would be a blanket of snow covering the ground.  Mommy has magic powers and she was right once again.  Bright eyed and bushy haired JaLynn strolled into our bedroom to say, "Mommy, where is the snow?" I rolled over and pulled up the blinds which was followed by a "Gasp".  Anxiously awaiting to go outside we got dressed after breakfast, a cup of coffee, and a phone call to TT.

Snow angels. Throwing snowballs at Daddyand sleighing down the hill in every way imaginable made for an awesome day. We ended our family expedition with a snow man.  A nice snow brings fresh air and family fun :)