Oh goodness. The sun is shining. It's over 10 degrees. It's absolutely lovely!
Thomas has been eagerly awaiting for the sun to come, asking everyday to go to the park. We didn't quite make it to the park today, but we did make it to our back yard, which is huge, so it's like a park. They rolled on the grass, we kicked the ball around, we played a little tag, they slid down the slide, we had a picnic, and explored all the places water had puddled since the rain. It was just fantastic. None of us wanted to go inside.
I'm not a fan of winter; I can distract myself with how fun the decorations for Christmas are, but once Christmas is over, I want winter to be done, NOW. We all take vitamin D to stave off the winter blues, but there's just nothing as good as bright, golden, sunshine. We didn't even have to turn the heat on in the house. That's my kind monday!
I feel that Spring time is a symbol of starting fresh. So much more than January 1. I like to make my "New Years Resolutions" as soon as spring starts to set it. It seems like an easier transition to me. I am going to start running again this week, and I'm elated. Nothing feels better than running in the sunshine. Running in the rain does not have the right effect on me. Anything in the rain just hits the mark, but maybe that's just for me.
The change of weather also means our church will be starting softball soon, and that definitely makes me so happy. I'm certainly not the best player on the team, (hopefully not the worst, also), but I sure do enjoy playing softball with our church league. I can't wait for our season to start up and really test my hand eye coordination. Goal for this year: not to throw the bat after I've hit the ball. I may have almost taken a catcher or two out by the ankles throwing the bat... whoops.
I'm working on teaching the boys graciousness right now. Nothing grates me more than when they demand something, without any sort of manners, and then don't say thank you. I want them to be gracious, and thankful for what they have. Obviously, they're very young, so I won't hold the bar too high, but it still would be nice to hear them independently say "please" and "thank you" to me. They have their manners down pretty good with other people, but I guess because I am the one with them 24/7 manners get lost in the shuffle.
Does anyone have an suggestions for a great children's bible? I have a few bible apps that the boys think are fun, but they have limited stories.
We hope you enjoy the sunshine this week, if it's sunny where you are!
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