Family in Feast and Feria

I've been very remiss in not providing links to these terrific carnivals and fairs. Mea Culpa!

As an aside, I just LOVE web dictionaries. When sitting down to write, words pop in my mind, and I start to think, "What is the exact definition of that word? Am I using it properly?" So I do a Google search for "Definition ____" and secure that word in my mind. It's a little vocabulary exercise for me.

Anyway, I missed the Early Spring Field Day, Loveliness of Toddlers Fair, and the Loveliness of Spring Fair....and now missed the Carnival of Finding Joy. I'm on a roll (or is it a downward spiral?)! But don't you miss them. There are some wonderful posts to read and absorb and enjoy, and they are hosted by some very wonderful (and capable and reliable) ladies!

I have found a little joy this week. After discovering our hot water heater was leaking on Saturday (what a blessing all 50 gallons wasn't all over the basement), it was repaired on Monday. Having clean clothes, clean dishes, and a warm shower is such a blessing, relief, and yes, joyful. But I shall not going into detail about the other problem which happened as soon as the repairmen left...our A/C konked out.

As far as spring is concerned, it's just absolutely thrilling. We've spent a lot of our time out of doors, windows are flung open (for dual purposes). It is frustrating that when the good weather comes, instead of being able to relax and enjoy it, it signals the need for work. Yard work, gardening, weeding...and countless other jobs of cleaning, painting, repairing.

So, I'm taking a little blog break. I'm off to do my little spring work, but ALSO I'm taking some time to smell the roses.