It seems Spring has finally reached Montana, at least Missoula anyway. However; I've learned from years past not to get too excited. One day it could be 50 degrees outside, the next day there could be snow covering the ground. That's Spring time for ya! Earlier today my husband and I let our daughter play at the park near William's physical therapy. While William was inside exercising with me and the therapist, Samantha and Steve enjoyed the beautiful morning, running, sliding, throwing sand (not one of my favorite activities), and more running. When we got home, Samantha immediately started running around our yard, literally in circles. You could tell she's been wanting to do that for a long time. This nice weather came just in time! Lately both Samantha and I have been a bit grouchy, to say the least. I have a feeling our moods are directly related to the weather, and we are both getting tired and bored with the small amount of indoor activities Missoula has to offer. So lets hope, for everyone's sake, the weather continues to warm up each day.
With Spring, Easter is quickly approaching! I don't know why but as I get older the more I appreciate Easter. When I was younger, Easter only meant a couple of things; dying Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, and a longer than normal Mass at church. None of which really appealed to me much. First, ever since I can remember I've never liked eggs, especially hard boiled eggs. Second, I would have much rather had a new toy then a chocolate bunny. And lastly, the longer Mass..., one word, boring! But now, I love dying Easter eggs with my daughter (I still won't eat one and neither will Sam), and I would take a chocolate bunny any day of the week. The more chocolate the better! As far as Mass... I'm not sure. It's been awhile since I've attended a Catholic Service. However, for the last couple of years my husband and I have been attending service at Missoula Alliance Church. We love it there! It's such a comfortable church! Everyone is friendly, they have an awesome children's ministry program, the sermons and subject matter always relate to your life in some way, and most of all I don't get bored. Over the years we have met so many amazing people from MAC and those people have become some of our closets friends. I couldn't be more blessed! So this year, I am even more excited then ever to attend our Easter service.
We also have a huge surprise for Samantha, and I am hoping we can give it to her on Easter. We finally found and bought the perfect wooden swing set! When we bought our house almost 5 years ago, I was very hesitant! When Steve pulled up to show me the house the first time, right away I said "I don't like it!" But as we toured the house and walked around the yard I began to have a change of heart. I think what finally convinced me was the yard, especially the backyard. It's just the right size, has a gorgeous view of Missoula, and even though we live on a hill, the yard has enough level space for a swing set. If we ever sell the house (which we plan on doing eventually) it's going to be tough to find a yard that beats this one. I know I am going to love our backyard even more now that we are going to have a swing set! We won't have to go down to the park anymore. We'll have our very own park in our backyard!!! If I am this excited, I can't wait to see Samantha's face when she sees it for the first time! The plan (as long as it ships here in time) is to put it together either Friday or Saturday, and then on Easter Sunday hide Samantha's eggs in such a way that it leads her to her swing set! TA-DA! Nothing can compare to the happiness that comes from seeing your own child's joy and happiness. That's my favorite part of being a parent.
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