We were getting a bit concerned here in Phoenix last week when the Spring Break temperatures passed 90*F. Yikes. Those are not March numbers! I tried not to think ahead to the summer of sweltering days and stuffy nights. All five of us got sunburned in one area or another while fishing at the river. We all put on sunscreen… but obviously not very effectively. I have distinct red triangles on the tops of my feet. Larisa was wearing water shoes, so she is only burnt in little circles around her ankles. Keeve put on sunscreen and then changed shirts to one with a larger neck hole… so he has a crimson necklace. Austin’s shoulders and neck got kissed by the sun. And I’m not sure Rick ever used sunscreen, but his skin tans so quickly, he never turned red… before the lovely bronze color emerged.
Good news appeared outside this morning on our thermometer… 55*F… oh, thank you, Jesus. It’s actually chilly in our house. While I read to the boys, one curled up in a blanket and the other went and changed from shorts to pants. Yes, it’s sunny, and yes, summer is still going to burn our bare feet, but for today… it’s a lovely March crisp day outside. It’s 1:00 now and we’ve only made it to 65*F. Perfect outside activity weather. LOVE THIS!
Tags: fishing, homeschool, homeschooling, mom, mother, raising boys, reading, river, Spring, spring break, summer, sunburn, sunscreen, weather
My Sister's Jar 
March 23, 2009 at 1:39 pm |
You need to get flip-flops with narrower straps!
Then you can burn MORE of your feet. :)
March 23, 2009 at 7:07 pm |
In years past – when the kids were still home, we tent camped now and then.
We also went on a backpack hike in the Olympic Mountains – carrying a 30 pound backpack No thanks, I (Gram) had a rodent run over my face during the night. Now, give me a motel. The Olympics are in Wa.
I have a confession to make. We ate lunch at Costco today before doing the shopping. We each ate a half of a churro. Sure tasted great.
Gram & Gramps
March 23, 2009 at 7:09 pm |
The rodent would have been my last time camping as well. Eeewww.
And those churros are good, aren’t they? I won’t tell.
March 23, 2009 at 7:50 pm |
That photo would be a good reason to cover your feet.
March 23, 2009 at 8:02 pm |
I thought of you MTAE, when I put it on. hahahahahahaha
March 24, 2009 at 7:50 am |
Sad but it is true, I turned on the heat to warm the house.
March 24, 2009 at 11:33 am |
55? Whatever.
March 25, 2009 at 9:34 am |
Hey – I didn’t know big toes could “wrinkle”…… how old are you going to be in 14 days??!