Day 262: The Hills Are Alive

After 15+ years in the Red River Valley, it's kind of fun to live in a place with hills. I may not be saying that the first day I have to drive to school in freezing rain, but today's weather was beautiful so #3 and I took a long stroll around and through the University of Jamestown campus. It's quite beautiful and serene and we had a lovely time. My Fitbit seemed pleased that I finally got off the couch.

Also notable:

My spouse made German Apple pancakes for breakfast.

I wore a rarely-worn but super cute skirt and one of my favorite necklaces to church and was pretty please with the ensemble I put together.

I finished Theodore Rex and enjoyed not almost as much as its prequel. Only one left in the trilogy. I feel like it might make me sad so I might insert something else in between.

I napped. With football on in the background. A winning combination.

All of this is, of course, gratitude in spite of my kids' best attempts to turn me into an angry monster. The W H I N I N G is bringing me down.

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