Peace and Tranquility...??

It was a busy day yesterday.  Bob is in Ohio so Keera and I went mini-golfing, while Brendan worked and Katie and Connor slept.  When we got home we played cards, listened to music.  We hung out and went to church.  When we got home Keera found a good movie on tv, so she didn't even want to go into the pool when I came down in m suit and said I was going for a quick swim to cool off.

I got in the pool and it was heavenly.  It was quiet and relaxing.  When I got out and sat in a chair, I felt like a new person.  There is something about the water cooling your whole body down and it was nice to just sit on a summer night.  Well...

The back door opens and Keera comes out yelling, "Mom...Mom....Connor just pushed me for no reason."  Then Connor comes out, "I'm sure you are going to believe her and not listen to me."  So, I was in such a peaceful and tranquil state that I was able to very calmly say, "Keera, tell me what happened", and she did and then "Connor, what is your side of it."  Then Keera huffs back inside and Connor tries to go back in but she has locked the door in the meantime, so he is banging on the door from the outside.
So much for peace and tranquility.

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