gloomy and family

Yesterday was pretty chilly and gloomy. I feel like my mood sort of matched the weather. There were no significant wins throughout the day for me. The only thing I can think of is when we took a break from school work to take a few walks around the block. I pushed the baby in an adorable pink car that their great uncle gave them and Abe rode his scooter. This was a WIN for me because I felt like I was getting grouchier and grouchier and even though it was windy, lightly sprinkling, and chilly it was really good for all of us to get outside and move around.

I already stated the FAIL for the day. I should have taken a time out sooner. Grouchy days are no good for anyone. Yes, we all have them and they are TOTALLY allowed. But I could have tried harder to shake the grouch, that's all.

Yesterday's SPICE involved seeing a relative who we haven't seen in thirteen years. We headed out just past 6PM (super late in my book as I normally have the baby in bed by 7:30) to my in laws. Try this one on for size, my husband's step dad's niece was in town. Yep, his cousin but they NEVER call her that. Weird, right? They just always call her Papa's niece. Okay, anyway, she's so nice. We're friend's with her on facebook so she's watched Abe grow up in part. She knows a bit about us and we know a bit about her. My mother in law takes a trip across country once a year to stay with her in California for about a month.

Last night she treated the whole family to dinner at my in laws. She brought gifts for the young children. She made microwave smores for them all. And she is just as happy and friendly and kind as I remember her being from 13 years ago when I first met her. Seeing family that we never see was a completely fabulous spice! When we got home Abe talked about her and asked a few questions about her while I was getting him ready for bed. He kept reffering to her as, "that nice lady." I love it.