A Beautiful Day

My sister, Shannon, has four children. So when we are together there are nine children talking, singing, hopping, and in general, just moving. We have fun. We checked the weather report for the week and found today was the only day this week that was going to be nice enough for the kids to get outside and play in the sprinkler. So the plan was made. Shannon brought her kids by around 9 am and went to a meeting. The nine children and I sat outside and literally waited for the temperature to rise enough to turn the water on. They took turns each asking what degrees it was starting around 9:01 and continuing every minute on the minute for the next two hours. Finally, I brought them all in for a quick lunch. I made three boxes of macaroni and cheese, kielbasa sausages, and spinach quiche. Guess which part was for me? Shannon arrived during lunch and helped us all finish up. The kids then cleaned up the kitchen (about seven of them pitched in)and headed out to play in the water. What a beautiful day! What joy! What mud! What little pieces of grass stuck all over their little feet and legs! What fun! Shannon has since gone home for the day and I have two down for a nap. Better take this time to rest, myself. M-