Resting

Experiencing growing pains in one of our children, and we're all pulling close together. Nothing to talk about here---just private family things, but still, it puts me in mind of quiet past-times. Blocking out the noise from the world at large and finding solace in simple occupations.

Felt good for working in the house today, and puttering around. I got some things done in preparation for the holiday weekend, even though it'll likely be only us here. Still I'm more settled at home when my nest is neat. I'd sort of let it go lately. Asked my mom to come over for dinner on the Fourth, but she's yet to let us know. We always have a good time when it's just us, anyway.

Tomorrow I'll take several of the kids to a local art gallery for a show of Helen Turner's paintings (the gallery is free if you get there before noon on Saturdays). Then we'll browse the gardens, which are wonderful, and will wander there a bit. The temperatures today were lighter and not so humid. Hoping for more of the same on Saturday.

Hope you all have a sweet weekend.

Now it's time for bed.