We just spent an extra long weekend at my brother's house. The weather was beautiful and not too cold, even though it snowed on one day. I love mornings at my brother's house. I wake up in the guest cottage which is a lovely little rustic cabin. I check the time and decide whether I feel like getting up. There are no schedules at my brother's house and I am pretty sure Pentti is the only morning person. When I'm ready, I head over to the main house for coffee in my pajamas. It's usually pretty quiet at that hour since all the kids are late sleepers. I greet Hazel the dog. I enjoy my coffee and slowly wake up. After coffee, I go turn on the sauna. While its heating up, I change and go for a walk with Pentti (and sometimes some others join). We walk along the river joined by a dog or two. The air is fresh and invigorating. Knowing a relaxing sauna awaits spurs me on. After the walk, I enjoy the quiet of the sauna. As the light filters through the cedar-scented air, I breathe deep and admire the wonder of nature outside. The river rushing past, the big trees. It's such a peaceful and soothing start to the day and sets the tone for the rest of the day.
This time around, the rest of my days were made up of conversation, card games, the Olympics, food and reading. It was truly a family weekend.
