spring break, day 1

I waffled in deciding whether we would break for spring. But in considering what is gained in time away from regular dailyness, I knew spring break was a must.

Today was the first day and it was good. Billy and I shooed the kids outside to play in the damp coolness (after yesterday's amazing hail and rain storm) and had time to sit and talk. So refreshing.

This afternoon, the kids had a "movie day" (generally reserved for Saturdays and Sundays) and then we took an hour and a half just to play at the library.

I took advantage of the time at the library to start a new novel, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, which was recommended by my mother-in-law. How could I resist with that title? (-:

I forgot to pick up the dry cleaning on the way home so we went out again and stopped for frozen yogurt afterward. The kids chose their own flavors and toppings and thoroughly enjoyed the treat. (I enjoyed that it was buy one, get one free!)

John and Hava elected to snuggle together in John's big bed for the fourth night in a row. We read aloud a chapter from By the Shores of Silver Lake. John was snoring by the second-to-last page and Hava's eyes were glazing over. I found them later like this:

And then it was Christmas!

I wanted to unpack my Great Grandma Johnson's china--which I was fortunate to inherit when she passed away shortly after Billy and I were married. It has been in boxes for years. I didn't realize how many years until I unpacked it tonight. Oh my, there were so many treasures. I even found four extra everyday plates that I assumed I had broken back at our first apartment (7-8 years ago!).

The Bible doesn't say specifically if people in heaven can "watch" us but my heart was very full and happy as I unpacked Grandma Johnson's china and remembered her and the feasts she served on these very dishes. I think that would make her smile.