Have a Wonderful Weekend

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We have been really living it up this summer! If I’m being completely honest, it’s the first summer in many years that I haven’t felt really stressed out. I’m having so much fun with my boys and feeling reflection and gratefulness on a daily basis. There is a lot of adventure in our lives this summer…

Andrew is traveling just as much, but I no longer feel the impending sense of dread just before he leaves. It has a lot to do with the boys growing older I think. Sure, Emil’s still up for an epic temper tantrum every now and then (like yesterday for an hour straight right around nap time — I blame myself for pushing it off a little too late in the day), but generally things are pretty awesome. We decided to put Oliver and Milo in a two-week half-day circus camp which they are loving, and this gives me some alone time with my youngest for three hours every morning. DSC_0052

We have been having so much fun just the two of us! One day we walked around downtown and ended up at the Arch on a beautiful cool sunny day, perfect for lying (and rolling) around in the grass and playing “airplane” under the arch. Another morning we spent at the pool; Emil is teaching himself to swim under water and it’s altogether hilarious and amazing to watch him work up the courage and to see him make such quick progress. There’s a sadness to this summer too, the ticking time bomb that we are already over halfway through Emil’s last summer before entering school. If he can handle it, he will be attending full day Montessori with his big brothers, which leaves me… with a lot of time on my hands! I have so many things I am looking forward to, but I’m also freaking out a bit that my youngest little guy is going to be away from me for that long every day. It is all going by so fast! But let me tell you, this one is ready. DSC_0027I hope good things are in store for you this weekend!

 

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  1. The photos make me want to go to the arch! I feel like I haven’t had much time to do computer related things this summer, and it makes me ‘miss’ your blog. I love how much you are embracing this beautiful time of year, and it sounds like the boys are having a blast.

    Thanks for sharing about a nearly 3 year old dressing himself! Wonderful!

  2. I haven’t commented in awhile but I’ve read all your posts, usually while half asleep and nursing:) Glad to hear your family is well and happy. I’m excited to learn about your latest secretive adventure as soon as you are able to share. xxx

  3. Look at that beautiful sky!! It’s so hard to be the only parent at times, but you do get used to it, and get a rhythm that works. Good for you, mama.

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