it's raining

What to do when the weather doesn't cooperate? For certain, the to-do list posted on the refrigerator will have to wait.  You know, the one that contains raking leaves to prep for garden mulching, taking down the trampoline for the winter, cleaning off the back porch for. the. winter.  Not gonna happen in this dreary, cloud covered, rainy, pre-hurricane set of days.

Funny how weather sometimes makes us do the very thing we fight so hard against: REST.

Instead of our hectic preparation and putting away, we did exactly that.

Here's a glimpse:

 :: snuck in a horse ride before the cold air arrived
:: baked biscotti with my dad for the very first time
:: watched a movie or two
:: built a fort
:: slept in said fort
:: moved to the bed when his adult back told him he must
:: stayed in our jammies all day
:: slept late
:: cleaned up said fort
:: had dinner with Grandma and Grandpa
:: watched football with neighbors
:: played board games with Grandma and Grandpa
:: enjoyed a bit of being forced inside, forced to sit with each other, forced to pass the time playing with those we love

Wishing you and all living beings a safe week filled with happiness and joy!  Special thoughts and prayers to all who are facing Hurricane Sandy this week.  May you be well!