Usually, I blog with the reader in mind, but this one is just for me.
You're welcome to read along, of course.
There's a saying about the Jewish sabbath that it is M'ayn Olam HaBa, literally "from the world to come" (as in heaven, afterlife, etc.).
Many simply say "a taste/foreshadowing of the World to Come."
Today was one of those days for me.
Took Tonka and Paco to synagogue with me, where I read Torah. Had a great time as I pushed them in the stroller (great workout!) through the park and they laughed with each other.
Afterwards, I turned them loose on a new playground at an elementary school.
Sat outside (just gorgeous weather) on the bench (thanks, Dad!) reading while the two of them sprayed water on the pavement and our cars.
After lunch and a nap, we were off to one of our closest friend's birthday dessert party. Then, took the three of them (2 in the stroller, one in the Bjorn) to the baby naming for the daughter of some other close friends.
I must have walked 3.5 miles today pushing 70 lbs of weight (my calves are hurting!)
For someone who loves socializing, it was just a tremendous set of opportunities.
And, after coming back home, I took the girls to see some friends staying a few houses down, where we had a 30 minute chat.
Of all of today's images, the one I love the most is seeing Paco/Tonka running and laughing across the basketball court at the playground.
The weather was idyllic. The kids, for the most part, were well behaved. We saw so many wonderful friends and had such great conversations. Ate well. Just feel like we truly lived today.
If this is what the "world to come," is like, it'll be worth it.