Good Things Going On

Just feeling perky today so I thought I'd ramble about why...

1.Went skiing today! Yep, on a Thursday! Dropped the kids off at school at 8:30 and was at the top of the lift by 10am. Amazing how close we live to many great ski resorts! My friend, Sally, and I spent all day in the sun on top of Flumserberg. It was gorgeous! Not cold, super sunny, and not very busy. Unbelieveable views of the Alps, the Walensee (a lake), and forest. We were practically knocking on God's door, we were so high! We skiied until 2pm and made it back in plenty of time to pick up the kids. I skiied almost only red runs today, and a few were pretty steep. I'm getting addicted to this sport!! Can't wait to go again with the family on Sunday, then we're off to Murren to meet Missy and her crew next weekend. This year, I think I'll actually be sad to see winter end. (Weird, never thought I'd say that!!!)

2.Aidan is going on playdates, and lots of them! Last year, he wouldn't go to anyone's house or birthday party unless I stayed with him. He only wanted to play with one or two kids. Now, he's Mr. Popularity. Playdate today, one tomorrow, and one next week. And he's thrilled to go to other kids' houses, so I don't always have to have the rowdy boys here. I'm so relieved he's feeling more comfortable and becoming a bit more outgoing.

3.Lainey. Just Lainey being Lainey. Couldn't be cuter if she tried. She's trying to learn to read. We do sight word games and if she gets one right, you'd think she won the Lotto. If only every kid was so excited about learning! Earlier today, she came up to me and kissed my cheek, then my hand, then the rest of my arm and the rest of my face. She said "I love you so much I can't stop kissing you!" Then I melted. Lainey just being Lainey.

4.Jason may not have to work this weekend! First weekend in forever! I've seen more of the kids' doctor in the last 2 weeks than him. Yea for getting my hubby back (well for at least 2 days)!

Amazing how perky I'm feeling even though I'm one week into Lent and going without 2 of my best friends - chocolate and wine. Maybe the lack of oxygen at high altitudes has made me wacky. I'll take the good mood while I can!