Labor Day

Great day today. It started off with me waking from an amazingly deep sleep and actually teeming over with energy to start the day. I did the dishes first thing, for cryin' out loud! Steven got a little sleep-in time while I spent some time dawdling on the computer and hanging out with the boys.

Afterwards, we went to the park and then off to Chick-fil-a to cash in on their free Labor Day chicken sandwich giveaway (in which we did indeed partake--delicious!) And after running a few errands, we headed on back home to rest up a bit.

Later that afternoon, we went to a Labor Day party given by some friends at church. They had rented an enormous inflatable water slide, and all (three) of my boys had a soggy blast. I don't think my children stopped going down it the entire time we were there. I wanted to have a go myself, but figured I better take it easy for the Peanut's sake.

I had a really marvelous time--and in spending time at the party, I realized that I really love the women in our ward. Getting to know each of them has been such a boon to my spirits, and always leaves me in the best of moods. I always feel so happy that I'm surrounded by such kind, interesting and hilarious ladies. It's good for me--having a social group that can identify with my particular experience (as a Mormon SAHM living in Texas). I laugh a lot, and always end up learning a lot too.

(And I have to say that the guys seemed like they had a rip-snortin' time, too. My favorite part of the evening was when Steven, Jed, Brandon and Jay all went down the slide at the same time. It's a miracle the thing didn't implode right then and there. If only I had a picture)!!