The goodness of sunshine

I noticed tonight when putting Clairvaux to bed that she had gotten sun on her shoulders.  Dominic and I decided that if someone inquires about the temperature, we will boldly state that it is Happiness. The good sun came out today to play. I took this first picture standing at my kitchen sink finishing up morning dishes. I vowed we wouldn't step foot inside today except for the essentials and we didn't. The warmth of the sunshine, birds flitting about, summer clothes yanked out of tubs make any heart explode with joy. It was so good to get the garage cleaned, to sit outside and eat lunch, to ride bikes and trikes, to nurse a sweet baby on the porch swing only to have him fall asleep in my arms. I wrestled with putting him down for a nap in his bed as it was just too picturesque with me holding my sleepy baby, wind blowing ever so perfectly, and the sounds of my other children delighting in the new freedom of being outside after months of hibernation. I decided to give him a good nap inside so I could tackle a few projects outside.  It was so good to be outside.

Clairvaux captured this on my phone.  She loves to take pictures with my phone.  I should let her more often.  I love this picture.

First time swinging

There lived old Granny Griggs and her small grandson Dick.( The Good Humor Man)  Although, Rose did tell me tonight when I was putting her to bed,  "I just love when you wear the green jacket and pearl earrings.  You just look so pretty."  Thank you, Rose.  You get a doughnut in the morning.