Serenity Now!

Yesterday Daddy headed off to watch football so it was just me and the girls. Since the weather was cold and windy, we opted to stay home.

Samantha and I clarified the chill in the morning by attempting ice skating. We lasted under 5 minutes. Leslie lent her some skates since they get to do that at daycare. She does very well and even managed to take a few steps by herself!


After Daddy headed out, the girls and I did a exercise/dance DVD, we built forts of all sizes, read stories and just relaxed. Sofia spent 30 minutes playing with Sam on Daddy's recliner while I watched and listened to their laughter and giggles. That alone was a minute of pure serenity.


For dinner we had chicken nuggets, asparagus and fruit and since everyone including Sofia ate everything we had Spumoni ice cream for dessert. I gave Sofia a bit in a bowl with a spoon, showed her how to hold it and let her go. Sam filled Fonzie's toy with treats followed by jello as a 2nd dessert course as I cleaned the kitchen.


There was no chaos and no time that I remember the girls staying still for 45 minutes since Sofia has been mobile. Everyone was calm - even Fonz, who's never calm when someone is in the kitchen! It was a wonderful moment in my life and I am happy to say that this time in my life is precious and I am so grateful that I stopped and enjoyed it. Ah, serenity now!