Mabrey came down with all. the. infections. late last week, so we kept things pretty chill over the weekend so she could rest. You can see how that went. Nothing keeps her down. We celebrated the arrival of spring with a trip to one of our favorite local parks. Steve met up with us after work and we played family tag. The boys were surprised to learn that I wasn’t an easy catch. Out of breath, Everett said, “I didn’t know you could run, Mom! You usually do boring stuff at the park.” Another mom sitting on a nearby bench overheard him. We made eye contact then burst out laughing. It was an unexpected, endearing moment. #momsympathy
Everett brought home a book from school about Abraham Lincoln’s sense of humor. I asked him to tell me something funny about Abe. “Well, when the ladies weren’t around, he told fart jokes.” Suddenly, Everett wants to be president.
Green buds are popping up everywhere. A random daffodil managed to survive the trauma of yard excavation several years ago. I look forward to its sunny blooms each spring. The air smells sweeter than it has in months. There’s the slightest tinge of warmth which we notice immediately upon stepping outside. I love how everything feels new yet familiar in the spring.
A few links…
*In case you’re interested, Lincoln Tells a Joke. (It’s actually a pretty fun read.)
*Target mirage. Hilarious.
*No-fuss salmon cakes (from this cookbook) are a regular on our weekly menu. Everyone loves them.
*The wallpaper I ordered for Mabrey’s big girl room. (Mood board coming soon!)
*I love the (green!) freestanding kitchenette in this workspace.
*The best DIY house flip I’ve ever seen. (Yep, that’s an IKEA kitchen.)
*A simple solution for stashing and charging electronics in small spaces.
*A tile picture ledge in a powder room for a casual art display.
*I bought a bridesmaid dress for my sister’s wedding next month. Nothing like waiting until the last minute!
Happy spring!
P.S. – After reading through all the comments on this post, Steve felt compelled to respond. Find his thoughts at the end of the updated post.
images: 1-3) Dana Miller for House*Tweaking 4 & 5) Belathée Photography
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