All the Outdoors

Holy cow it was glorious here today. Bee-U-Tee-Full! And "warm". You know, I think we reached 60 today. Actually, that was perfect.

As it was forecast to be so lovely, I made plans to hit up the local nature center with the chill'uns. Best decisions I have ever made! We had such a wonderful day. And after the last two weeks, Connor needed even an ok day, so a good day was fabulous!

The last time we went to the nature center was a year ago. Boy does a year make a difference. There was no whining. I didn't carry Clara at all. There was no running around crazy without listening to mom. Yay!

I showed Connor how the trails were marked and then he led the way (with just a little guidance and a few reminders to look ahead for the next blaze). He enjoyed climbing the rocks. When I asked him what his favorite part of the trip was he said "I just like walking." Clara happily hung out in the middle. She's a little collector... she found all kinds of cool little pine cones and nuts. She even stuck a little moss in her pocket. Near the end of our trek, I kept waiting for her to be tired of walking, but she just walked along singing little songs to herself. Did I mention that it was a great day?

Gasp!

This was on Tuesday. It stopped me at $75. Good thing the tank was full... I don't think I could put my card back in the machine! I love Connecticut.

Snow day

So the entire state is shut down... we're expecting 3-6" of mix here. Sounds like fun!

Beautiful CT

It has finally turned warm here in the frozen north (well if you don't count yesterday.. 45! BRRRR!) and that means the green has arrived. I have been waiting for spring like a crazy lady. We arrived here at the end of fall and I didn't think we would ever see leaves again! Hehe. Yes, I'm a little dramatic lately. Anyhow, everyone I talked to before we left would say how beautiful it is up here. Well, bare trees and rocky terrain are beautiful... but can get a little monotonous. So anyway, I awaited spring with baited breathe... bated breathe... I was anxious for spring. Thank God, spring has sprung!

This is the view from my window! Wow! Of course, it is better in real life, but at least you can get an idea. If the clouds are just right it looks like you're looking out on the ocean. Now I just need to get a baby backpack and we can go hiking! Woo hoo!

So about the drama... sorry to go all weird on you yesterday. I was/am having one of those days. My immediate reaction to change is to get all moody and irritable (just ask Michael). I've had my day and a half of funk and I think I'm feeling better. I stamped tonight... it was way fun and I can tell Michael knew I needed it. When I accomplish something creative I always feel better. I guess you want to know why I'm facing change again... well if you have my phone number feel free to call and ask me. Otherwise you will just have to wait for the official announcement. So there. The truth is we know nothing really so there is nothing really to report.

Connor is feeling better. He has been a total pain the last 2 days, because he's well enough to be active but not well enough to control his emotions. That means endless tantrums and crying fits. I shut him in his room today until he finished with a particularly nasty one. I am finding 3 to be much more challenging than 2.

I guess that's the short of it now. TTFN!