This really has been one terrific summer. I would have never guessed given the stress and anxiety I was feeling about mid-May, thinking of the long, HOT, summer ahead with 5 active boys. However, I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I am getting a little possesive about sending them back to school (but not enough to home school). I am also going to miss all the help that they have been to me - my house is usually clean by 10am - alot quicker with 6 of us than just one! Playing with friends is always good incentive. This week we even thoroughly cleaned out all their bedrooms. Wow, I didn't know we had collected so much junk! We have also turned the yardwork over to them. The first week looked like a bad haircut, but each week it seems to improve a little more. Jamie appreciates it most as it doesn't consume his entire saturday and we all get more time together.
It looks like our lazy summer days are coming to an end. Here are some things that I will miss the most...
the peace and quiet in the morning hours that sometimes lasts until 9am.
dodge ball games
late movies together and carrying the little ones to bed
monsoons that bring out the tadpoles, then frogs - suddenly we have dozens of new pets
scorpion hunting
friday family swim days
diamondback games
weekend getaways to cooler weather
summer haircuts and the smell of sunscreen
reading a book by the pool, while they wear themselves out swimming
I will have to remember this next year when the school year comes to a close and the summer anxiety sets it.
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What a very sweet post! This summer hasn't felt like much of a summer to me. I didn't get to spend near as much time with my kids as I wanted to or intended to. I'm actually a little gloomy today as I woke up and left for work thinking of how I don't have to many more days with them before they head off to school. I always hate when school starts~it's new and it's always hard for me until they and me too get into a routine that I can see is going to work out ok. Sorry to ramble on here.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, love your post! I'm so glad that you guys have had a fun summer. Your boys are some of the nicest kindest boys I know. I am so thankful for their friendships with my kids.
Take Care,
JoLynn
It has been a good summer, Sheri-Beary! Yes, the rush to get everyone's teeth brushed, hair combed, and out the door doesn't sound too fun in two weeks, does it? I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing lots of you and your littles this summer, too. I will miss the flexibility of just calling you up anytime for some boy fun in our backyard or yours! LOVE!
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