Freedom

Spring break last week was glorious. The weather was beautiful and warm and the sky was a lovely blue. Other than going to the zoo and the library we stuck close to home. We walked to the park several times, but that didn't require driving. We moved at our own pace enjoyed not having to rush about or get anyone anywhere by any specific time. We spent days reading books and doing art projects, bouncing around the backyard and playing blocks in the playroom.

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This might sound sad, but I was surprised, shocked even, that I enjoyed the break so much. Peter is so intense (and Cooper and Phoebe often follow his lead) that I wasn't sure I would have the energy or patience needed. But I did. And maybe it's because we didn't go many places, but the kids were better behaved. Yes, we still had timeouts, but they were served willingly and not with tantrums. That was a lovely change.

Perhaps the best part of the break was that Sophie got to sleep whenever she needed to. And let me tell you, that girl can sleep! I've never had a baby sleep this well before. Is it a special gift after having kids that struggle so much with sleep? Is she the only one that got my sleep genes? Yes I know it's obnoxious and braggy, but wow, I am so glad she sleeps. During the break I didn't have to wake her up to take the boys to school. She's already such a smiley, happy baby, the extra sleep just added to it.

I've probably jinxed her sleep by writing about it for a full paragraph. We'll see...