Unusual or Not?

Fall break brings us 80 degrees one day and 5 inches of snow another. I'd like to say that's unusual but looking back, it's definitely not unusual for Colorado.

The kids and I were outside raking pine needles and leaves on Monday's 80 degree day. We couldn't keep Esaias inside, so we just went outside and worked. He is always an easy child when we are outside. Happy to play all day.

He was not so happy to be locked in on Wednesday, when it decided to snow all day. He was especially unhappy when Isaac and Marina got to go out and shovel and shake the snow off the trees. I even let him walk outside in his socks, hoping he would get cold and want to come in...Nope that didn't work.
Eventually, I tried bringing the snow into him. That didn't work very well either, as he tried to eat it. I guess I am going to have to buy some boots and snow clothes before Christmas, or I will have one very unhappy child.
During our fall break, we still have the normal gymnastics, soccer, piano practices, and church meetings to keep us busy in the evenings. Throw in a doctor visit, shots, finding Halloween costumes, a trip to Grandma's, Primary Pizza Party, and haircuts... I would say it's been plenty full. That's why I gave myself permission to not have to go anywhere extra this week. I really decided to just be home.We are in the middle of preparing to move, and thought we'd be packing, but since we are still waiting on a closing date, and this makes it challenging to decide when to pack. So, we've just done some organizing, and cleaning. But mostly just a whole lot of just being together.

Isaac teaching Esaias how to play softly...or something like that.

Fall break also brings my schooling to a close. Last week I officially finished my master's program. I am still soaking in the idea that I don't have any school work hanging over my head. However, because I am such a "do-er" it's so hard for me to slow down and really notice the difference. I tend to trade in one job for another...being that report cards are due when I get back to work. I do have to admit that it feels pretty good to know that I am really done!

With Halloween around the corner, I know that we are fast approaching a crazy time of year... Wait a minute! Is there a time of year that isn't crazy? Is crazy the unusual? No, I think not!

Here's to having a great fall break to help me cope with the usual crazy :)