It’s July and we are in the heat of summer (literally!) Don’t let the back-to-school list get you down or the high temps keep you inside. Fall is going to be here before we know it and before long, we’ll be wishing for summer again.
For my family, this summer has flown by. We’ve went camping multiple times, took a trip to Bear World, went kayaking, and had plenty of trips to the pool. Between running kids to swimming lessons, driving to multiple family reunions, and going to countless events, it’s hard to believe that we’re already half-way through the summer.
It’s easy to fall into the rush of summer - see this thing, try this restaurant, and rent this cabin. There is always somewhere to go, an event to attend, and of course, there are always large loads of towels that need to be washed. However, I’ve decided we are slowing way down and savoring the rest of the summer weeks.
I have two daughters, a one-year-old and three-year-old. My husband and I are our kids’ best friends right now. They’re obsessed us and want to spend every minute with us. I know that sooner rather than later, they’re going to be able to run off with friends and go to pools by themselves. So, we are going to do everything we can to savor this time with them. Enjoy the lazy days rather than feel guilty for not doing anything. Enjoy the long road trips, rather than lose our patience when our girls are tired.
We are going to roast s’mores in the backyard, sleep on the trampoline, and spend more time letting our kids run through the sprinklers. We are going to let our kids stay out late to watch the stars, and let them eat an extra popsicle after dinner. We are going to have more park picnics and drink more homemade root beer. We are going to say no to more events just to savor the long summer nights. We are going to spend more time with friends and family rather than spending it with strangers in a crowd.
I know that the thought of having a “slow summer” may seem impossible (and possibly boring) to some, but it’s something that makes me feel happier, more grounded, and closer to this little family of mine.
I know it’s repeated in songs, in articles, on signs in your grandmother’s house – “live in the moment”, but we are constantly reminded to do it, but it’s easier said than done.
Published in the Tremtonton Leader in July 2019
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