I have to be honest, none of us were particularly thrilled that the break is over. Only 38 more school days though...and in 51 calendar days we will be done for the summer. Even Thomas said he doesn't want to wish away his life, but I think we all feel not just worn down, but in some ways beaten down by this school year. I truly want to treasure and enjoy these days with my kids, and I'm grateful that for the most part, that is how we spent this past weekend.
Robert has done well handling things from his hand surgery. Hopefully that continues into today and that he makes good choices (my fervent prayer EVERY DAY). Friday Andrew took Catherine and Thomas to a movie, and Robert stayed at home just resting (but with full control of the TV remote). That evening we played a game that Andrew had received for Christmas, and we enjoyed that. Saturday Catherine had her first track meet of the season, and I went to watch her run. It was absolutely BRUTAL. The temps were in the low 40's and the wind was in the 40mph range as well. I felt so badly for how cold she was out there standing in her lane. She ran well for the first 130 meters of her 200, but then she pretty much coasted/jogged the rest of the way. Regardless, she had a blast and I'm grateful for that. The winds picked up even greater strength later in the day, and Andrew decided it would be a great evening for a fire. It was so cozy in our living room, and it was made even cozier by having all of the family together to watch a movie. The kids had purchased a DVD for me for Christmas and after watching it a few weeks ago, we really though the kids would like it...and they did. I absolutely love watching my kids laugh and it fills my heart more than I can even explain. After it was over we watched a few episodes of Friends, and then we all had a really good night sleep.
Andrew had spent Saturday while I was at the track meet working on his lesson plans, and since Robert is not allowed to return to work for a few weeks, we had the afternoon open. We decided to head into Cincinnati and visit the Museum Center because they had the "Art of Brick" exhibit. Thomas had visited with his Godfather over Christmas break, but the rest of us wanted to see it as well. We decided to purchase a membership to the museum, and we are excited about the opportunities that we'll have over the next year...not just at this but at the many others for which there are reciprocity agreements.
It was really a truly fabulous way to end our break. I'm so grateful for the good days that we get to experience as a family, and I'm so grateful for the three kiddos that help to make us a family. I hold onto and treasure the really good days!
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