Sydney and Maia dance around like giggle-heads every day, but today was especially gleeful. I said "I'm so glad you two get along so well....when I was your age my sister and I hated each other." Maia smiled at me with pity and stage-whispered, "your brothers hated you, too." She had that look on her face like, I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you. It was hilarious. (p.s. my siblings and I get along great--now.)
Back to the snow: My main function today was to let these two in and out of the house all day. Neither Maia nor Milo know how they feel about snow. I finally told Maia that every time she came in she needed to stay in for at least 15 minutes (which is not long enough for mittens to dry).
For "church" I read a story from the Friend magazine about building a tradition of helping others at Christmas time, and Mike shared some scriptures about service. Then we made these ornaments with canning rings for our old spare fake tree. We wrote gifts we could give to the Lord this season. Maia wrote "dance," and "sing," and "make cookies." It was a fun activity and the picture doesn't really do the cute tree justice.
Monday's continuation: The only sad thing about the bonus day yesterday was realizing how much we needed the break. Why do we let ourselves run on empty? Why do I commit to so many things? I was sad to have the Messiah performance postponed, but otherwise I was celebrating the day off! Now I'm trying not to feel guilty for that--hurray for snow!
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I told you unplanned days where the best.
I did the popcorn on the tree.
The only thing that could have made that day better would be for you to have shared that stew and bread with some fantastic neighbors of yours. Too bad you didn't think of that.
I love the tree idea! It is fun to have an unplanned day. I am with you on that!
That is exactly how I felt yesterday. I was so grateful for a free day and was wondering why it took actually being snowed in to have that much needed family time.
I had fun reading about your sisters accidental turkeys. Thanks for the link.
Not that I'd ever argue with Maia, but we certainly love our sisters now. I don't think I've used the word "giddy" in 10 years, and that was the worst we could think of back then.
we are having a free day today. school canceled for snow. i am still in my pj's and am trying to think of any reason why i shouldn't just stay in them all day! it is very nice!
i love maia's comment about your brothers! haha!
I get to stay in my pjs until I have to go somewhere (excluding Lear also known as LaLa Land.) But I get stressed about anything. I don't know how my parents will get me to go to the dances. SO THEY MIGHT AS WELL GIVE UP BEFORE THE BATTLE. Hint hint. Their adult without exsperiance might decide to act her age. I've to good to them.
Headed into bonus day number 4! Still loving it. How often does time stand still for a whole week? It's good for all of us to have a chance to be still. Helps us remember what really matters in life.
what a perfect day! whenever i have a day/moment like that, I end up realizing that I actually need a whole MONTH of them.
It has actually been so peaceful and quiet having this down time. I agree, much needed! I don't know how much I like feeling stuck for this many days. I am almost out of milk! I will have to wait for Matt to get home with his big truck with chains soIi can venture to the store and hopefully the post office. Thanks for the vinigarette. I am excited to try it. Maia's comment was awesome!
Nice blog Brenda...
I just got your Christmas card. Let's catch up sometime...
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It was fun to have an unplanned day! Now it seems like we had an unplanned week! I agree...we do run ourselves too ragged.
No guilt, Brenda...all mommies need a day off. Your post pretty much summed up my day yesterday too. No church and the snow is still falling Monday morning. I'm not sure why we shoveled our driveway yesterday?!
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