July 9

When the bickering started early this afternoon and just. Kept. Going, I straightened my Mom Hat and told the kiddos they were all going to change into their suits and get in the pool. (I know. I'm so mean.)

After minimal grousing (because again, I'm so mean), they trooped to the backyard with a selection of stuffed animals in tow and spent a few hours splashing, swimming, and soaking up some sun.

I couldn't be more grateful that we moved here when we did because I'm sure I would've blown my top if we were still at our old house, where I couldn't just send them outside en masse for a few hours. God's timing and provision are pretty amazing things.