In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

March hit us this week with a really heavy snowstorm...enough heavy, wet snow came down that schools were cancelled on Wednesday. The kids relaxed most of the day, but we did put them to work shoveling the sidewalks. Scott wisely suggested that Ava clear off her car on Wednesday afternoon so she didn't have to do it on Thursday at 6am. She grumbled at the time, but was VERY happy the next morning when it was ready for her to jump in and head to school.

The kids didn't have school on Friday (planned day off), and I took the day off (end of fiscal year is coming up and I have days to burn), and it was wonderful. We were productive and peaceful, and spent time together. Aaron joined us on a trip to Goodwill to donate some items, and then we all did a little shopping while we were there.

Standard weekly Pria pic :)

This is from last Saturday...I joined my parents for dinner, and spent several lovely hours with them. I love them so much!

Saturday was an incredibly busy day. We woke up extra early to get G to his Minnesota Junior Winds First Year Honor Band rehearsal by 8am. Then my mom, Ava, and I went to the craft show at RHS, and then we all headed over to watch G perform in concert! (Grandpa Doug, Scott, and Deb were also in attendance at the concert.) The kids did a great job...and you could tell that they were a step above the regular first year bands. They harmonized well!

He was done being around people by this point

After that, the kids and I went out to lunch, and hit up Kohls for a few new things. And then I was done. I took a nap. My energy level was at a 2. But I knew that coming into the weekend, and I'm grateful that I spent some of the day on Friday getting things done so Saturday would be easier. Sunday should be a slightly easier day, but we'll be faced with one hour less of time, as well. Don't forget to change your clocks!

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