Summer thoughts and ramblings

Well, where did the summer go? I will admit that it honestly seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. But looking back it was fun.

-June included birthdays, short road trips and summer baseball. It was all part of what summer should be. A new routine and schedule took some adjustment to get used to but that's just life.

-July and the 4th kind of signifies that turning point where summer is on the down side. And yes it was. My sister was here to visit-what a journey she has had over the past year. She is a brave and independent woman. I admire her perspective on life. I wish I was more laid back and calm like she is.

My dream of road tripping and having my whole family all together without it being a wedding or a holiday came true. It was a lot of fun and we got through it with air mattresses and rain! And we made great memories. It seems like we planned that trip for a long time and it was here and then we were on our way back home. BUT...the only regret, we never got a family picture. I wanted something outside, not in front of a Christmas tree or dressed for a wedding. Next time we take the family picture on the first day...okay maybe the second day!


-August, and here we are on the verge of going back to school/work. Days of getting things done at home are all but over. The freedom of jumping in the car for a short or long road trip are done. And it makes me sad.

Our last visitor of the summer left on Saturday morning, child #3. Having any of my kids home is always great, no matter how long or short the visit is. I look forward to those visits for days or weeks and they always fly by.

My daily schedule changes tomorrow. My morning walking partner goes back to school and I will miss our a.m. walks and talks. Our walks do as much good for the heart as the mind and soul. We don't solve the worlds problems on our walks but we discuss life. And we get healthy too. Now we will have to change our walks to evenings.

So as another school year rolls around a new routine will become the norm and life will get busy with schedules and events and other things that life brings.

I'm always appreciative of summer and the freedom and quiet and the opportunities that it brings. Thank you to everyone who played a part in my summer. Slowing down, making memories and relaxing happens all too seldom it seems. Life goes by way too fast.