Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Hanging on to Summer

We had some of our warmest weather of the summer last week. We took the kids to an outdoor mall in the evening. They played in the fountains and Ross and I listened to the live band. It captured the goodness of summer... I wanted to hang on as long as I could...


I know most are ready for their kids to be back in school, but I am not. I just love not having the schedules and busyness that comes with the school year. I love the warm days and summer nights. Staying up late, being spontaneous to adventures, and just hanging out enjoying each other...

I have to keep it to myself though.

The kids are excited and I am glad for that.

I think part of it is that I am sad to see them getting older! I do have to remember though, that each phase of their life is more enjoyable to me and Ross than the last. Whenever we want to freeze them, and hang on to that moment, they change, and we just fall more in love. It is fun to see them mature and grow, and to have neat conversations which reveal their personalities and their minds. And although what lies ahead is beyond my comprehension, I know it will be sweet as well.

In the meantime, I will be outside... soaking up all possible rays of sunshine...

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

well said. i love summer too. and i'm missing the lazy days of summer. two weeks into school and i'm feeling overwhelmed already.

Jeni said...

I think you and I were made from the same mommy mold :-)

Tricia Williams said...

the end of summer is so bitter sweet.
hey, loved your new background so much i had to get one for myself.