An Up and Down Day

Today was definitely not as enjoyable as yesterday, but there were some highlights:

• We had a picnic on the patio to celebrate the perfect weather.
  
• The kids helped me make split pea soup and wheat rolls and play clay.
  
• My new blender arrived, so we were back in business with smoothies and popsicles.
• Mike's mom stopped by with delicious apples and peaches from Tanner's Orchard and ride tickets for the Pumpkin Festival.
• We had a fun play time outside after dinner.
  

Sounds like a good day, but in reality, the kids fought most of the day, and I was irritated with them. Not much bothers me more than hearing people fight, especially when those people are my own children.