And now for a party for everyone (not just kindergarteners, Jane)! Today is David's birthday and we celebrated him the best way we knew how - prezzies, Mass, a big big breakfast, touring around at the RBG, and then how for a yummy supper and cake.
We love you a lot, Daddy, and are grateful for all the ways you love us and help us and teach us. We pray your year is great... much like yourself.
And now it's Jane's 100th day of school and we're going to celebrate that too (as kindergarteners do). This is Jane at 100 years of age. Her skin is remarkable.
A February day off (different than the sick days and snow days that we've also had off). We walked as a family. Played as a family. Watched videos of (and laughed at) 16-year-old David as a family. The family that teases their dad together stays together and all that.
Happy Family Day to you!
The snow day predictor read 99% last night and, what to do you know, it came true. Perhaps a little unnecessarily, and certainly not as magical as last time, this snow day was still welcomed by people who would rather play in the snow than jump on the bus. No complaints from anyone.
I love cheese-y Valentines.
Ha ha ha hee hee ha.
Our day was sweet, with little treats for the kids in the morning, a special snack when they got home from school, and supper made by Joe.
Happy Valentines Day to you. May all your valentines be punny.
Okay - I think we came out of that okay. I mean, we don't recommend getting Covid. 0/5 stars. But we're here on the other side, thanks to the generosity and helpfulness of friends who dropped food off at our door or said a prayer for us or checked in.
Varying degrees of illness in the house. Everyone tested positive but Miss Clara skipped around like she wasn't even sick. Joe had a fever for a few hours. Jane, who started all this business when she brought it home from kindergarten (thanks, kindergarten, with your lessons on sharing and whatnot), had a scratchy throat for a day or two. Henry was knocked down for a day. And Annie and Leo had the worst of it, down and out for about three days with fever, exhaustion, sore throats, and general grumpiness.
I lied. The parents actually had it the worst, but no need for our complaining here. Like I said, we are so grateful for the thoughtfulness of friends and family who helped us. We are also grateful for the Olympics, which provided a happy distraction.
And now! Kids are back to school today! We feel invincible! Tired! But really, really immune!
