Beachy 4th.

So we haven't actually made it to the beach yet but we are having fun. The pool satisfies the kids, we are happy to drive around running errands and being together, plus there are super exciting things like parking lot picnics to experience.

I'm feeling a bit better. Having Mario around makes a huge difference. When the kids go into meltdown mode it is nice to have another adult to help follow through and discipline. (And to help make dinner, do baths, brush teeth, pick up, fold laundry, and do band aid duty.)

I was glum yesterday while Wesley pitched a fit about his bike that we donated to Goodwill during our last visit because we thought he was done with it. Those screaming tantrums are just awful so I took out a paper and just started writing down things that make me happy.

pool chatter
swaying Spanish moss
pool baths
coolers
stocked freezers
floatie free kids
daddy days off
community pool toys
parking lot picnics
FRIDAY estate sales
seedless watermelon

This little exercise is easy and useful. Many thanks to Penny for teaching me about it.

I'm also happy to add running to the list! Last night I went on a real mini run. My chest burned in that awful I'm out of shape way, but it still felt really good to do.