On Saturday I went for a really short run in the morning. I have been exercising every day and my whole body was tired from the week of bikram, cross-fit, swimming, and ab stuff. But I saw Katie Freestone at the track. It was so lovely to bump into her and witness her building her body to be strong and healthy. She is so inspiring.
Then I came home and we had a lovely lunch with Shauna. Lydia adores Shauna and wrote her this poem:
Shauna – Daddy’s Cousin
Shauna is so very smart.
I don’t even know her part.
Her hair is so very colorful.
She is never, ever dull.
She can do the best crochet.
She can do the happy play.
Shauna, Shauna should be famous.
She is very, very blameless.
Shauna was very touched and proposed to Lydia that they be pen pals. “Do you want to think about it?” Shauna asked her.
“No, I want to do it.” said Lydia, decisively. I can’t imagine a more creative duo. They will be crafting and writing up the most beautiful letters.
I spent the rest of the day outside sunbathing in my new yellow swimsuit while Abe gardened. My neighbor, Emily, came over and we talked for hours in the sunshine. I cuddled the kids a lot, decompressed, and honestly, just ENJOYED my children. They are amazing kids!! I loved watching them play so nicely together and be considerate of each other. It was very touching. I felt very blessed to have such a great family and such wonderful friends.