This summer, however, we aren't going anywhere. It's funny because when I was a kid, we didn't travel every summer. It wasn't expected. Not every family does even now. Of course, the kids friends have already been calling telling them all the places they have been or are getting ready to go.
I have a dog here who can't walk without me. We have other things that are more important to concentrate on right now and I know their whole lives are in front of them and this summer, and the fact we aren't going anywhere for "vacation" will not scar their lives. Hardly.
We still do the usual summertime things...the neighborhood pool, when it isn't too hot. Movies. Play dates. And we also come up with other things to do and laugh about.
Like?
Spaghetti Tacos!
Barbie Hot Tub Par-Tay.
Balloon Volleyball.
Climbing in bed with mom as soon as the sun comes up (because that's as soon as it's allowed) and snuggling back up to sleep-in a little more.
I know...we aren't too, terribly exciting around here. This is our day-to-day. And I'm grateful for it. Like I say, one day all too soon they won't be hanging out. They will be driving. Dating. And not curling up on my lap telling me, "Momma...the only thing more beaufifuller than me is you." They won't be coming down in the middle of the night asking, "Mommy, I'm sorry to come down again, but can we pray together?". Like Mr. Chesney says, "Don't blink...".
They are both learning how to cook a little bit and they love it. Belle actually practices her future cooking show by talking to a fake audience and everything. It's priceless. They've been to the lake a *lot* and have done so many things out there they will be able to share with their friends once school starts. Next week we are going to a friend's who lives on a cul-de-sac street so Belle can learn how to ride her bike before school starts. They both want to ride their bikes to-and-from school this year and I love the idea of doing this with them. Hopefully I can extend that into on a every-day bike ride and get some exercise in the mornings after riding with them to school.
Regardless, this summer isn't over yet and I know we will come up with some more memories. I'm sure we will. With these two...how could we not?! In the meantime, I'm thankful for the summer we are having. For every single day. For me, I'm focusing on the good and simple things right in front of me. It's these things in life I used to take for granted and that's exactly when you get totally lost in this world. I'm convinced of it. It's the whole forest-for-the-trees scenario and I swore to myself a while ago I wouldn't let it ever happen to me again, and I won't. Someone recently reminded me (again) of "wanting more" when you already have everything that's important in this world right in front of you. Things other people would give their right arm for. And I do have it. And they are precious. And a total blast. Can it be challenging? Of course. But that's life. You know. A roller coaster.
It made me recall a song from the Veggie Tales shows Ben used to watch when he was a baby.
I won't post the video, because it's the words (versus the presentation!) that have so much meaning. It's called The Thankful Song. It's simple.
I thank God for this day,
For the sun in the sky,
For my mom and my dad,
For my piece of apple pie!
For our home on the ground,
For His love that's all around,
That's why I say thanks every day!
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
I'm glad for what I have,
That's an easy way to start!
For the love that He shares,
'Cause He listens to my prayers,
That's why I say thanks every day!
They are both learning how to cook a little bit and they love it. Belle actually practices her future cooking show by talking to a fake audience and everything. It's priceless. They've been to the lake a *lot* and have done so many things out there they will be able to share with their friends once school starts. Next week we are going to a friend's who lives on a cul-de-sac street so Belle can learn how to ride her bike before school starts. They both want to ride their bikes to-and-from school this year and I love the idea of doing this with them. Hopefully I can extend that into on a every-day bike ride and get some exercise in the mornings after riding with them to school.
Regardless, this summer isn't over yet and I know we will come up with some more memories. I'm sure we will. With these two...how could we not?! In the meantime, I'm thankful for the summer we are having. For every single day. For me, I'm focusing on the good and simple things right in front of me. It's these things in life I used to take for granted and that's exactly when you get totally lost in this world. I'm convinced of it. It's the whole forest-for-the-trees scenario and I swore to myself a while ago I wouldn't let it ever happen to me again, and I won't. Someone recently reminded me (again) of "wanting more" when you already have everything that's important in this world right in front of you. Things other people would give their right arm for. And I do have it. And they are precious. And a total blast. Can it be challenging? Of course. But that's life. You know. A roller coaster.
It made me recall a song from the Veggie Tales shows Ben used to watch when he was a baby.
I won't post the video, because it's the words (versus the presentation!) that have so much meaning. It's called The Thankful Song. It's simple.
I thank God for this day,
For the sun in the sky,
For my mom and my dad,
For my piece of apple pie!
For our home on the ground,
For His love that's all around,
That's why I say thanks every day!
Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!
I'm glad for what I have,
That's an easy way to start!
For the love that He shares,
'Cause He listens to my prayers,
That's why I say thanks every day!
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