We’ve been eating dinner alfresco this week—it’s still a bit chilly, but we’re stubborn, er, determined.
Sunlight makes me giddy*. Â It’s amazing what an abundance of sun worship can do for you. Take today:
I managed to get in some much needed Studio time and over-due yard time. IZ and I drank an entire pitcher of iced tea—the first of the season. Sophie and I drove in the car with the windows rolled down; she sniffed the air, I concentrated on driving. My 13 year old hugged me in front of his friends. Unprompted! I sat on the newly cut lawn with Miss Sophie to recharge our solar batteries. I got a little pink but not burned. We all ate dinner on the porch and then piled into the car for a sunset drive to the beach. I came home to two sales from a dear friend.
Whew!
And now, as I bus around the house putting away laundry, I can hear my men downstairs watching an old Star Trek movie. Evidently, we all just needed a good dose of sunshine.
*Sunlight also makes me crack really stupid jokes in the titles.
Awesome day!! What old Star Trek movie were they watching? I’m sure I’ve seen it. Enjoy those hugs–they go away for a while, but then they come back. (in my experience anyway)
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It’s supposed to rain tomorrow, but the past few days of sunlight have been glorious. He went through this phase where he wouldn’t initiate hugs for anything—but lately has been working on remedying that. I’m not sure why, but I’m learning not to question grace! ~W
Glad you enjoyed your sunny day! We are enjoying the sunshine here, too.
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I’m a big fan of solar power. Heh. ~W
The yardwork was hard, but needed. Still, our front-yard is so park-like when it is cleaned up -the payoff is always worth it. Even though we “parallel play” in the yard, it feels easier knowing the two of us are hacking away at things.
And, in spite of the “work”, yesterday was really a perfect “staycation” kind of day. Thanks for coming with to the beach!
As far as the movie… it was the first: Star Trek The Motion Picture.
Oh and Al Fresco, though clearly a fair weather friend, was very polite company and welcome any time. 😉
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It was a perfect day… really, really lovely in every way. Thank you so much for suggesting the car ride. And yeah, I hear Al likes warmer climates. 😀 ~W