through the blinds

Last evening as I made rounds to sick kids, doling out popsicles and ice chips, I noticed the sunset, a rich deep red, as pleasant as it was surprising.

I realized I hadn't been outside all day, regretting having missed the fresh air. 

This very thorough bug has now been with all six of us.  Each spending hours in flannel pjs, lying in bed, taking turns with the iPad.

Amist the cleaning up, making chicken soup, and loads-full of laundry, I'm grateful that timing brought me up the steps and to the doorway of the darkened room in time to see this beautiful hushed good-night.  Grateful I paused for a long, long moment, to really see it.