A lovely little Sunday

Sunday is probably my favorite day of the week. One more day to enjoy the weekend and time off before the busy week begins. I like the focus of Sunday morning, which consists of breakfast, baths, and getting to church on time. After church there is lunch and time for an errand or something fun before nap time. Then dinner, play time, catching up around the house (not always in that order). I admit I groan sometimes at the thought of Monday ... Brent back to work, me back to juggling the two kids and chores and schedules. But it's not all bad. Weekdays bring library trips, Sesame Street, and family dinner after 5 o'clock. Lots to do and look forward to. But Sundays are special and we had a good one today.

This Sunday started with turning the clocks forward - spring forward for daylight savings time. The extra hour or two of daylight begs for spring and summer and evening walks after dinner. But that seemingly tiny time change messes with the kids' routines a bit. Like today, Emily was ready for her morning nap 15 minutes before we were ready to leave for church. I stayed home so she could sleep and Brent took Anna to mass. I spent a quiet hour at home cleaning up around the house, praying for a few friends going through hard times, and opening some windows to let in the beautiful 60-degree breezy, sunshiny air.

A bouncy, happy Anna came home with reports of who she said hello to at church. We ate lunch and then off to the park. The weather was perfect and we drove with the windows down. Except for Anna, who wanted her window promptly rolled up - "Too windy!" she said as her curly hair blew around in all directions. At the park we enjoyed the playground, Lake St. Clair, and each other.

Most importantly, each other.