Memorable Moments: My Rays of Sunshine . . . Moments I Want to Remember

This evening was a rare gem because we had nothing on the agenda. No dance. No gymnastics. No church clubs. Just the four of us at home. We enjoyed a hassle free dinner of frozen pizza eaten off of paper plates with delightful conversation peppered throughout. Steven talked about his work day, Madeleine told us about her field trip, and Audrey told us that she no longer likes her glasses. At first I was afraid it was an issue of her feeling like she did not fit in with the other kids at school which lead to a discussion about princesses wearing glasses. Just when we could not think of any who do, Madeleine piped up and said, "There is a princess with glasses; the Audrey princess! That makes her one of a kind". Be still my heart. I was all smiles and speechless. Audrey sheepishly smiled and said thank you, then proceeded to tell us it wasn't an issue of appearance. Rather, they don't feel good anymore.

The Audrey Princess

After dinner we all ended up in mine and Steven's bedroom. Audrey hopped from one place to another while Madeleine and I each read a book with the sound of Steven's snoring filling the silence us as we did. When Madeleine and I each came to a good stopping point, we retreated to the living room where Madeleine read a book to Audrey, who had become quite bored while everyone else had their nose in a book (or slept).

Audrey hung on Madeleine's every word.

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This week was filled with other sweet moments that I want to commit to memory.

For instance, the beautiful Fall weather has allowed the girls to spend a lot of time outside. One of their favorite things to do is draw with sidewalk chalk which means I now have a beautifully decorated patio.