today I got to sleep in and oh, what a treat that was! I lay there for a half hour after waking, just enjoying the fact that I didn’t have to rush the day.

I showered and came downstairs to two boys with big smiles on their faces and “Marry You” by Bruno Marrs playing in the background (this is Xman’s new favourite song as he just heard it yesterday in a store). What a treat it was to see the floor decorated with little cutouts of stars, hearts and flowers in an array of colours. The boys directed me to the table to give me a card made by Steve on the computer but the boys had a hand in all the ideas.

this was perfect.

after reading the cards and getting handed a cup of nice hot tea – the best ever when Steve makes it! – I called Nanna and Papa and we chatted for a bit. It was very nice and I do miss them so. Can’t wait for May!

the rest of the day was just as sweet and I enjoyed the down time of not making food, cleaning, teaching or working. what a treat!!! I got to read and even knit a bit…oh, and play a game of Mousetrap where I was the first to get caught!

after dinner the boys (all three) danced around and then we took some fun family pics.

thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes.

~love~