August 3

Since we only have a week left of summer vacation, I decided to take the kiddos to brunch this morning. Abby --who was apparently up way too late reading last night-- summarily rejected my offer, so it was just me and the Little Boys for pancakes and french toast and eggs benedict.

Given how noisy our meals could be when they were younger, it was a quiet, pleasant affair. They worked on a word search while we waited for our food, and only broke into giggles a few times (and they were quiet enough about it that I didn't even feel the need to shush them).

Peaceful mornings that generate those smiles are blessings.