Even though I am not a big fan of the great outdoors, I have been venturing out of the house a bit more now that the weather is finally cooperating. Most mornings I take Agnes for a long walk at the local walking trail. It is so nice to get some fresh air, and I hope that the extra miles will help me shed some of this baby weight.

Dylan and I have been checking out the local shops for all things spring. We are in need of a new mower, and I’m keeping busy working on the garden too. James got me new gloves and a claw tiller too, and I have a really great start so far. I’m expanding the garden this year, and adding in lilac bushes, and berry bushes too.

I can’t wait to start planting, and neither can Dylan. He absolutely loves to garden.

We just finished up a week of Spring Break, and how I wish it would have been better… Everyone was sick for the entire week, but the kiddos rallied for Dylan’s birthday. The big kids were back in school today, Dylan was happy, Thade wasn’t. The first day back from a break is always rough. I was filling out the calendar for April when it hit me that we only have two months left to the school year. I’m excited for the kids to get out of school, and for us to get a break in the everyday routine, but I know that come July the boys will be missing their school-buddies.

Today was nice though, and quiet for one short hour. I got a lot done around the house, and the miss was better about taking her naps today too. Hopefully tomorrow morning will go a bit better, and the big kids will be a bit cheerier, Summer vacation can’t come soon enough for Thade.

The weather is so weird around here. Last Friday we had warm weather in the 70’s and then on Monday it snowed… Today it is in the 50’s and that is fine with me. I do love the cool but friendly Spring temps.

We had lunch with James today, and this afternoon I’m off  to Thade’s Parent Teacher conference. I must admit that I always get  a little nervous when I have to go to them, even though my big kid is super great. I am anxious to see what level he is reading at, and to see his grade card too. Thade  just finished his 76th book for Ready Set Read, so that is super cool. School always weirded me out as a kid, and I guess it has carried over into adulthood. Hopefully all will be well though.

The afternoon has gotten away from me today, but almost all of the errands have been run, and the laundry is caught back up. Better get to it. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day.