Basking in the Sun

We had the nicest day today. It was warm and perfectly sunny outside, so we played then had a picnic. I spread out a quilt and had the girls grab their pillows, and we basked in the rays while the wind made the most pleasant sound of rustling leaves. My eyes were drifting downward, and I had to make a huge effort to stay awake because my little stinkers WOULD NOT go to sleep. They wanted to swing. Then run. Then go inside. Oh my goodness! I just wanted to take a nap. In the sun!! After many threats, the big girls ended up in my bed and Ellie was on one end of the couch while I took the other end. I didn't get my nap, but I did get in some precious reading time (John Grisham's new novel came out last week!). And it was nice. We had no agenda other than to enjoy the sun and the beautiful backyard that we are blessed to have. I can't wait to do it again! Too bad tomorrow's forcast is chilly and rainy...