summer thankfulness

Today it is too chilly to go to the pool. and I am bummed. Surely summer, with its sleeping in and lazy days, isn’t over yet! Why did it rush by so quickly? We were just getting started…

The truth is, initially I felt a twinge of guilt because we didn’t have anything amazing planned, no fabulous- spectacular vacations, or world travels. Just bugspray and sunscreen, swimsuits and pool passes. Oh, we went for a quick trip to the beach the first week of our summer break, but after that – it was all home – all simpleness.

Turns out that was the best thing for us. No hurry. No busy summer camp schedule. Just me and my kiddos playing and swimming and playing and swimming some more. I have learned about my children so much more than I thought possible. And it has been a revival for this Mama’s heart.

Here’s the good stuff:

Holding Isaac’s hand whenever we walked somewhere, while he’s still good for it.

Cousin time at the beach. always fun. always.

our time at the pool, because they needed mama to be the engine when we played train with our noodles, and I loved every minute of being needed that way.

Swinging at Grandmama’s house – the smiles on that swing are always the best.

Early morning snuggles, watching Peppa Pig with Mackenzie, because she was always “up and at ’em” long before everyone else.

Spending time with my sweet girl, Emily, who is growing up way too fast – trying to lock away each memory in my heart.

A few rainy afternoons, but a very special one when I made cookies with Isaac. I will never forget that hour with him.

One or two not-too-hot early mornings on the back deck, Mackenzie at the sandbox, while I relaxed with my cup of coffee. not much more perfect than that.