al fresco

Summer is not my favorite season. In Nebraska it tends to be muggy, hot and just generally unpleasant. Every once in a while there is a rare day that defies the norm. Today was one of those. Jesse was off at 4 today and took Maxwell duty while I ran to the store. We ended up grilling steak for dinner, and by we, I mean Jesse. He did a fabulous job and seems to be getting the hang of the grill. I made cheesy hash browns and a salad. Since it was so gorgeous out we put Max in his bebepod and put him on a chair at the patio table while we ate. Nothing is as wonderful for family bonding as eating a delicious meal outdoors. Will we get to do this again soon? Doubtful. I'm not one for being outside when it's 101 degrees. I put the baby to bed at 8 since he didn't sleep well at all last night and barely napped today and now Jess and I are cuddling on the couch. He's cuddling with the remote as he watches Iron Man 2 and I'm snuggled up to my laptop. It's been a simple kind of evening, exactly the kind we have needed. I am loving the refocus of my life!