Beautiful Sunday

Charli and I had a difficult time last night going to sleep and staying asleep, so our morning, like the frozen temps outside, wasn't warm and cuddly...it was groggy and the kids did not get along, and I was back to having zero appetite (I thought I'd been healed yesterday ;). But after my beautiful bride and Graycie got a nice long nap while I kept the kids trapped in their room watching a movie and I read (for fun!), everyone felt better and Charli had the brilliant idea we should go for a walk because the temp outside had risen to where you didn't need a jacket - in January! That was a wonderful pick me up and I really enjoyed watching the kids enjoy themselves while my wife held my hand and talked. Declan rode his bike, of course, but he was so good about only riding ahead to the next mailbox, so proud of our kids. When we got back, we felt reenergized and cleaned the backyard and pool area. Declan and Bella helped me put together a bike rack, and they were so happy about the clean patio table they insisted we have dinner out there. Gabe even brought down Grandma's vase with a single silk red rose for the table and carried our drinks out on a cutting board turned serving tray. Then after kids went down I had the ultimate privilege of cuddling with my beloved for hours watching shows, reading and holding hands. The day had turned completely around, and I'm blessed as usual. :)