Being Flexible

The plan today was that we would pack up and head out for a nice extended weekend at the family cottage. We were all looking forward to it. Frankly, we are in desperate need of some family time away. Abby was excited about the prospect of swimming in the lake, Jason was looking forward to some fishing and boating, and I was excited about a change of scenery. The fact that we haven't been to the cottage all year made us all the more anxious to get there.

Abby started our day early, she was raring to go at 6 a.m., but she seemed to still have a sour stomach. We made the plan that we would spend the morning straightening up the house, getting some laundry done, and then maybe head out in the afternoon, if Abby was feeling better. Unfortunately, as the day went on she didn't seem to be getting better. Mid-morning, when she had an accident, we were very thankful that we hadn't decided to do the three hour drive to the cottage, now that would have been horrible.

We changed our plans and began talking about things we might be able to do around home, if we never did get Up North. You might think with the delay, and possible cancellation, of our family get-away we'd be bummed, that the mood around the house would mirror the rainy, dreary weather of the day, but it didn't. We actually had a very nice day.

We were able to get some work done around the house (which felt really good), and find time to relax as well. Abby was in a great mood, despite everything, and enjoyed a low-key day of playing. Once again we are learning that it pays to be flexible.

Beautiful!

Another one of the pretty girl.

Yesterday, as I was getting ready for our visit, Abby spent
time reading a book to her dolls.

Then she decided to take a nap with them - apparently I
take too long getting ready.

Today Abby enjoyed some quality time with The Lorax.
It was so fun to hear her giggling along with the movie.

She loved the headphones!