One of Those Days, January 21

Today was one of those days, long on hours and short on patience. In addition to the buckets of snow we have in the yard the weather has been very chilly. I bring the boys out to play everyday, but in 7 to 19 degree temperatures we can't stay out for very long.

Today we emptied out the toy box (twice), read every book in the book basket downstairs (we're talking 15 odd books), played under the dining room table, took apart the foam letter/animal puzzle rug in their bedroom, played out in the snow, had an afternoon nap, visited a neighbor, ate breakfast and lunch, watched at least 2 hours of PBS, and we still had lulls. It was one of those days.

The picture today is the boys waiting for the cavalry. Mark was due home and the boys are looking out the window waiting for his arrival. Nothing makes a long day better than some reinforcements, a new face, Daddy :).