Park day

On Thursday I took the kids to the park before ice skating. The weather has been mild for February, and I was feeling cooped up in the house.

I kind of hate the fact that our house has dark floors, but on the other hand I feel ashamed of the fact that I hate this. I know there are people with actual problems in the world, so dark floors really aren’t that big of a deal…except that I am in the house with the kids for most of the day, and I really think I would feel more uplifted if there were lighter floors. More natural light in general would be great, but lighter floors would help offset the lack of light. Anyway, that’s me being spoiled and petulant–and going to the park helped me forget how oppressed I feel by the dark palate at home.

Before we left for the park, the girls played dress up. Or rather, Lydia dressed Mary up in various outfits. Then Lydia took this picture of her handiwork.
Before we left for the park, the girls played dress up. Or rather, Lydia dressed Mary up in various outfits. Then Lydia took this picture of her handiwork.
Lydia also took this picture of me. I am looking very strained because getting the kids ready to leave the house is very grating on my nerves. I have to repeat myself a billion times for them to get on their shoes, their coats, etc., and in the meantime--for this round--Lydia was snapping pictures. :) :) :)
Lydia also took this picture of me. I am looking very strained because getting the kids ready to leave the house is very grating on my nerves. I have to repeat myself a billion times for them to get on their shoes, their coats, etc., and in the meantime–for this round–Lydia was snapping pictures. 🙂 🙂 🙂

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Mary's pigtails would be craaazy with static after the slide. I didn't quite ever catch them at their height because in a picture because I was also making sure Ammon did not try to kill himself at any given moment. This was the best I got.
Mary’s pigtails would be craaazy with static after the slide. I didn’t quite ever catch them at their height because in a picture because I was also making sure Ammon did not try to kill himself at any given moment. This was the best I got.

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