a weekend at the week's start

Well, thank you ever so much to our 4 wonderful and caring parents, for taking all three of our small people for two whole nights. We still have our time to ourselves until dinner tonight, and to be quite honest, it's a little strange!

But we have been enjoying ourselves fully. It helps knowing that the kids are with people that they adore, people that they ask for everyday, and even pretend to be in their hilarious games of make-believe, people who are explicitly trust-worthy.

Sunday night we went to see Robin Hood, which was very enjoyable. I mean, gorgeous volleys of arrows, falling like lethal rain, huge french flags floundering at the bottom of the ocean, and love growing out of respect and mutual consideration... how can it not be enjoyable? I would love to find out more about the history of this character, at the turn of the 12th century.

Monday, we spent our day walking the streets of Philadelphia. Not exotic in any way, but we love the city, it feels like home. We brought our lunch, and watched people. We wandered in and out of some of our favorite shops, and browsed some antique stores. Leisurely things that you just can't enjoy with 3 toddlers in tow. Then we had an incredibly great dinner of mussels, beer, and amazing sandwiches. Seriously overstuffed, we wandered around for a bit longer, stared up at our favorite art deco buildings, and made our way back to the train. At home, we snuggled into bed with another movie. Having Jude's crib in our room, this is a luxury we don't often enjoy. And all that walking took it's toll, because we promptly fell asleep.

Dan starts a new job this week, and this is a wonderful development. He will hopefully get up in the morning, and do work that he loves with people he loves. And while his hours will still be long, it will be better, because he will be where he belongs.