Can You Call It Family Time?

So, this past weekend was a long weekend.  Bliss!  (Don't get me wrong, I love my job.  But a day OFF the job will ALWAYS beat a day ON the job.)  So I immediately asked everyone what they were doing.  The answer was "No plans."

I start planning.  We can take a picnic to the lake.  We can go on a hike.  We can drive down to  (fill in the blank).  We can go to these gardens or those museums.

I ask Spencer, and he says, "Let's go to Lagoon!"  Let's just say it wasn't my first idea.

And then Tay asks if Logan can come with us.  And Landon asks if Tanner can come with us.  To whit, we saw neither hide nor hair of any of those four boys the entire time we were in the park.

Part of me is sad that my family time was robbed from me.  On the other hand, the kids all had a fabulous time.  So, do you call that family time?  I don't know, but either way I call it a success.

A Day of Gratitude

Today I'm grateful:
1. That we slept in
2. That we had milk in the refrigerator
3. That Subway is close
4. That the whole family could spend a day together (except Bri, of course, but she is honorably excused)
5. That we had the perfect weather
6. That we got to go to Lagoon
7. That we have nice, reliable carS
8. For sunscreen
9. For Icees
10. For sunglasses
11. For crockpots and meals ready to go to work with me this week
13. For many really nice people

Most of all, I am so grateful for the people who have served our country.  They are all heroes.  When I have days like this, I think how marvelous it is that we have freedom and opportunity to work, to travel, to do as we please.  Thank you, Veterans, for your service and your sacrifice.  I'm sure I take it for granted far too often, but I truly am grateful.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!