Some happy thoughts (for a change)

I'm sort of a downer some, no most, of the time. So, in order to jolt myself out of a downer blogging funk I wanted to relay some happy thoughts for the day to you, my faithful readers. ;)
Today I had a great day with the kids. There was nothing crazy different about the day, but it seemed to be a day filled with reminders. Reminders that I do indeed love my life.

I spent the morning cleaning up, taking care of some much neglected business, and hanging out with Phinn and Gigi. While I was in the throes of my general work the kids played. For two hours. Together. Without Fighting. Gasp! It was great to be able to listen to their little conversations and pretend play. I am really enjoying the ages they are now (for the most part, anyway). Gigi can carry on a conversation with Phinn. Sometimes he's the only one that can figure out what she's saying. And I love that. Gigi is pretending much earlier than Phinn did too. I can only assume it's because he's deep into pretending and she wants to do everything her big brother does. Who knows? It's just great to be witness to such sweet beginning imaginations.

After our smooth morning we packed a lunch and trekked into Daniel's lab. What a treat to spend a little time in the middle of the day with Daddy. He's working feverishly to complete the two classes he's taking this semester, so we may not see much of him in the coming couple of weeks. It's okay, if we can take some time during the day to go visit and hang out like we did today.

Naps were good. I got to quilt a little over a quarter of Phinn's quilt in peace. (It's looking so good and I'm super ready to finish it.) My nieces came out after school and they all played outside in the glorious November weather. Seriously, t-shirts and jeans in November. I could not be happier. All four kiddos played really well together this afternoon too! That almost never happens.

Mom and Dad took the girls home and took my kids too. I was left with an empty house to make dinner. Roast chicken and waffles. Awesome!

Tonight the kids were sweet and kind and gentle and went to bed without fuss. *Sigh* You see, all of this day is completely contrary to what the norm has been for a while now. I was beginning to think I was going to be the permanent mad/frustrated momma with hooligans instead of children.

I just wanted to share that I enjoyed my day. And I love my life. And I'm trying not to expect the worst to happen tomorrow.

Now, off to read my book in silence. Bliss!