I hope you and your family had a great and safe Independence Day. I can't express just how grateful I am to be an American and having the privilege of raising my kids in this nation. It's not perfect but I can't think of another place I'd rather be.
Our 4th of July was mostly relaxing, at least for me. I had painted my dad's deck the day before, which left me with severe back and leg pain. I was reminded that I'm too old to be doing the twisting and bending I was doing but I am happy the job is done.
The day started by watching our boy run in a 5 mile race. He finished at 32 minutes, better than he had expected.
We went home and didn't leave for the rest of the day. I plopped myself on the couch with a heating pad and my wonderful husband cooked dinner. Brianna made patriotic chocolate chip cookies.
In the evening we watched the Capitol Firework show on television while neighbors were setting off their own. As much as I can get annoyed by people who think it's OK to set off fireworks so close to other homes I was reminding myself of how wonderful it is we get to celebrate such freedom. So, go ahead and light those fireworks. We have so much to be grateful for, especially this year (in my opinion).
I felt bad not doing more for my children. As neighbors were having parties we were at home just the four of us. I'm truly content that way but my kids desire more. They deserve more. But there was no better friend to me yesterday than that heating pad.
And this snuggly girl beside me.
Happy 249 birthday, America!
Hope that heating pad helped and you are feeling much better today. I do not think (no, I'm positive) that I would not be able to paint a deck. Or half a day. Kudos to you for getting that done. I'm glad you were able to spend the day with your family!!
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