Today was a great day (prepare for some rambling)

Some days I love when Jaron takes the car, because it forces me to stay home and just slow down a little. Today was one of those days. We all slept in until about 8:00 which was so nice. I didn't get myself or the kids out of their pajamas until 10:30 or so. I layed in bed for an extra half hour, after the kids woke up, just because I was feeling lazy. Warner layed by me and we sang songs, cuddled, and played I spy, while Liv watched curious George downstairs. After a few hours of not really doing anything besides just hanging out, eating breakfast, and doing some violin games with Liv, we went for a walk outside. It was lovely. And I was so winded, but it felt good to move my body and get out of breath.


After some lunch, me and the kids hopped in the car of my v.t. companion and we went to visit teach a woman who I always walk away inspired and uplifted by.  Aside from the stinky poo that Warner did, my kids were so good the whole time we were there, and I really was able to have a good visit.


An hour later we were home again, and it was time for naps.  Well, it was time for Warners nap at least. I sort of thought I'de never say this, but I actually kind of enjoy the fact that Liv doesn't take naps anymore. Don't worry, I still get my quiet time if I need it, because she is so great about going in her room and just reading books or humming princess songs for an hour or two, but I love that sometimes we can just be together and get some one on one time again. Some days lately she will even come lay by me and play with my hair while I fall asleep. If I fall asleep I usually wake up to find her asleep next to me. 


Today, Olivia decided she could only handle about 45 minutes of quiet time, after which she came out and said "Mom, are you ready to play with me now?" I had been reading and was sort of dozing off when she came in, but was quite comfortable enough to really fall asleep, so I smiled and said "I sure am".  The next hour and a half commenced with reading books, dressing up, doing hair, and putting on make up. By the time I was done with her she was beaming and beautiful.  With a total powdered smile, she looked at her self in the mirror and said "Dad is going to think I'm so pretty". 



Somewhere in the middle of that Warner woke up so we dressed him up too, shhh don't tell Jaron.  When Jaron got home we enjoyed a lovely dinner with the kiddos and by lovely I mean-left over spaghetti from yesterday, which took me approximately three minutes to heat up.  Wahoo for not having to make dinner!


After dinner we had a girl from our ward come over so that we could go to the temple. Wahoo for girls that can drive themselves to our house! We got back from the temple to find our house complety clean, our kids nicely tucked in bed, and a babysitter who could drive herself home. Oh, what a wonderful day. I couldn't imagine a better one actually.  I realize more and more that at the end of the day, what makes a good day is if I have spent some quality time with each member of my family, the son, the daughter, and the husby. That makes a good day don't you think?