Spring Break

 It's been a whirlwind of a week. It's over too soon. I am not ready to go back to work. 

I had two and a half days off - not much but better than nothing. The weather was iffy for part of the week, so we didn't do a day-trip we were planning with my parents. Plus, my dad hasn't been feeling 100% (minor cold, but we all figured it was better to avoid outdoor activities in freezing wind and rain).

Friday, we had some friends over for an outdoor get-together. Kids had a blast. Grownups sat around the fire and talked. It was good.

Saturday, we drove up to see J's family. We went on a hike with the cousins and then had an outdoors lunch. It was great to see everyone (especially J's grandparents - we haven't seen them since early November!) Most grown-ups there were fully vaccinated and J's parents will get 2nd dose in a couple of days. Still, we figured safer to stay outside, especially considering the kids aren't vaccinated and the cousins are back in school full-time.

Sunday, we had an outdoor lunch at our place with my parents, and then spent a few hours just wondering around the yard and talking. My parents are really worried about dad's upcoming surgery and how things will play out after that. I worry about my mother - she looks exhausted.

In other news - our resident geese have 6 eggs. Don't ask how the kids found that out... A pair of geese made a nest near the pond - this is their 2nd year here. We can see mama goose on her nest from the top part of our property. Kids have been going down to the pond to feed the geese every day. Turns out, geese like bread, they'll happily munch on matzah, but will refuse to eat anything super-healthy, like carrots or lettuce (but the ducks will!). The pond also has a bunch of giant tadpoles - hours of catch-and-release fun for the kids.

I think I am ready to go start work now! Will have to try and get outside - maybe even work outside for a bit.

Dear reader, have a fantastic day!