Sunny Days

I say this each year, but truly, this is the best time to live in South Texas. Most days are sunny and 65 degrees, with a few scattered days of cold or rain. Just enough cold to want a cup of hot cocoa and to build a fire. You need a jacket in the shade but not in the sun.

We've been soaking it up after several days of rain kept us indoors. We have made frequent visits to the park, and took a trip to the Zoo with good friends on Friday. With our new zoo pass, courtesy of Cupcake, we plan to be there a lot this winter and spring before the summer crowds and heat come. If you've never been to the San Antonio Zoo, I highly recommend it. It is well shaded and they have a water area and a toddler area.



Jackaboo, who is officially a spoiled indoor dog, has really loved the warm weather. He was not a fan of going to the bathroom in the rain. Who would be? This funny creature has also developed major separation anxiety. So, when the kids and I run errands or go places during the day, he has been joining us. This has been nice for several reasons: First, he cleans up any car crumbs the kids leave behind. Second: I don't have to worry about my purse getting stolen, something that happened to my best friend last week :(

 

 

Even though she is super girly, Anna Kate loves being outside and getting dirty. Many of her babies have suffered the consequences.

 

 

 

 

 

I have to admit that with baby number three came a lot more TV time for my kids. I hate that. But it's true. And unfortunately, Trip LOVES TV. Anna Kate not so much. So after a week of rain, and a lot of TV, it was like pulling teeth to get Trip to play outside. That broke my heart. But, after a day without (much) television, Trip was back to being my adventurous outdoor-loving boy. He sat in our driveway playing with mud the other evening for a solid hour before I made him come in for baths before dinner. I was so happy to see him so dirty. There is just something about a dirty little boy that is so right.