potato sack races

we have had an amazingly good day.  abby's behavior, although not perfect, was the best it has been--maybe ever.  she was a complete delight to be around.  and after 10 days of sick, whiny kids, it was positively refreshing.  in the midst of changing all the sheets in the house--goodbye germs!--abby decided to have a potato sack race, with pillowcases.  of course, julia wanted to join in the fun.  i didn't know how that was going to go as julia can't exactly jump, but they had a blast giggling and "jumping" through the house.  i'll have to file this away as a good way to get rid of some of that excess winter energy.