"I Think I'll Go For a Walk Outside, Yeah The Summer Sun's Calling My Name"

SPriNg iS hErE! Finally!

We've spent as much time as possible outside the last few days. Poor Quincy's allergies are killing her. I won't be surprised if she develops an ear infection from all the sinus congestion within a week. We spent 3 1/2 hours at the park on Friday, playing, eating a picnic lunch, and visiting with friends. It was a great day. I am excited that my kids are finally to the age where they can play fairly independently at the park and I can sit in the shade and chat with the other moms. Occasionally, one will come running, crying over a shared toy, or sand in the eyes, or "so and so" is hitting...but yesterday went so smoothly, we will definitely spend more time at the park this Spring than we did last year (when Q refused to walk in the sand).

Speaking of Quincy, she woke up with a nice black eye this morning. I'm guessing it happened during one of those times that she came running, crying about something or other. Her little cheeks are all rosy from the wind burn, too. When you add in her watery red allergy eyes and bed head, she looks like she's been in a sweet fight. Hopefully, her shiner won't hang around too long. She looks pretty pathetic.
The kids were having so much fun outside the other day while I was watching my friend's little girl. I took a little video. It's pretty cute to see them so happy to just be outside enjoying the sunshine. I love the giggly girls and Q saying "HEY! Help me up, Help me up!"