Children

Did you know that eggs can stand on end–without being cracked?  It can only be done twice a year–on equinox, the days that the sun crosses the equator.  That is the first day of spring and the first day of autumn, so around March 20-23 and September 20-23.  Today happens to be equinox, and for once we remembered to try this trick.  It works!  Take a look at these pictures.

About sixteen years ago, someone told my family about this, so we tried it.  I have a couple of pictures of four or five eggs standing on end in our living room.  I remembered that Tuesday morning, so found those pictures and took them along to Dead Boring (writing group), and told the group about this.  Then, believe it or not, I would have forgotten again until too late, except that one of the moms texted me this morning about it!

We got home from church a little earlier this afternoon than most Sundays, and I realized that the entire family was sitting around the living room doing their various things.  What a special little time together!

Studying for a Bible Study later this week.

These guys were playing with the walkie-talkies.

I love having all my helpers around–but it’s awfully nice to have peace and quiet at times, too!  This morning, Joe got up at 5:00 when I was packing Gayle’s lunch.  I don’t blame him; the bedrooms are totally unheated and not much warmer than the wintry out-of-doors; he probably got cold when I left the bed.  He went back to sleep on the couch, though, pretty soon, and I had an hour and a half alone.  After my quiet time, exercises, hanging laundry in the living room, and computer time while brushing my hair, I was actually able to get three items off the mending pile, and have a bit of time with Elijah, who likes to get up at 6:30-7:00.  Now it’s time to get everyone else up and get on with our busy, noisy, (hopefully) productive day!