To My Hearts Content

 Today was a beautiful Winter day! When I put Sawyer down for his morning nap his bare toes poked out from under the blanket and I couldn't help but smile. I know they should have socks on them given the temperature outside, but I hadn't quite gotten around to that yet. Instead, I gently covered them with the blanket as he let out a sleepy sigh.

The rest of the morning was quite busy as I made four loaves of bread, a dozen garlic cheese knots, and a pan of cinnamon buns. Once the cheese knots were cooled I put away three of them for school lunches and before I knew it the rest of the pan had been devoured. The cinnamon buns lasted until the big kids got home from school and the bread went into the freezer to be used throughout the week. 

As much as I love just being home, it was nice to get out of the house for piano lessons. The older kids have lessons one right after each other, so while we were waiting we walked across to the school park to burn some energy and enjoy some fresh air. The sun was just dipping behind the mountains in the distance (I love that the kids can see the mountains from their playground). The littles played until their fingers were froze and then we made our way back to the van just as the second child was coming out from lessons.

With Mr. Stannix working late again, I put the littles to bed and then snuggled under a blanket on the couch and read to my hearts content. While I love a good book in hand, I decided to give ebooks a go. They are easier to hold while nursing and I don't need a light to read in the middle of the night. I laughed to myself as I ate chocolate chips from a plastic cup (because treats are in short supply around here unfortunately). Once Sawyers belly was full of warm milk he nestled in and fell asleep. I read and read while time escaped me. It does one good to enjoy a little bit of tranquility now and again.