We've been having a really good summer... we're really enjoying doing stuff with the kids and it feels like we're getting better at being able to set aside our various stressors and really be present with them when we're together. The results include smiles all around, better behavior from the kids (ok, well, us also!) and everyone ready to face Monday morning when it inevitably rolls around.
A few weeks ago, we looked at the calendar and tried to scope out some camping weekends, and already it was starting to feel too busy. In addition, the reality is that camping for only a weekend with a 2 and a 4 year old is a lot of work!! We ended up not scheduling anything more, but committing among ourselves to some good day trips - better bang for the buck at this point!
This week, we've been making the most of the weather - Thursday we headed to the lake after work for dinner and a swim. Incredibly, we just about had the entire beach to ourselves! The transition from Beach straight to Bed didn't go entirely smoothly, as you might expect, but it was a great night. Friday we had our favorite kind of night on the deck - a very pregnant Megan came over along with her boyfriend Wayne and some random stuff our of her fridge - we added whatever we had and had a very relaxing evening, the kids running around in their bathing suits. Saturday and Sunday the kids both slept until 7:00 (!) Saturday we left right away to go out for breakfast and to explore a new beach - after an awesome day topped off with some ice cream we were content to head home. Today we had to catch up with some chores and church but we had a good time kicking around the yard and topped off with one of the best swims of the summer.
Life is good, or, as we like to say with the kids, "This is Livin'"
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