We've had many adventures in the last month, including a trip to Lake Geneva, where I took NO pictures! One of the highlights of the last few weeks is that my mom is now an official Ames resident! Here's the best part of this whole thing...when the kids and I head to Des Moines for a movie, she can meet us! Just like that, in 30 minutes, we're together, eating popcorn and watching Madagascar at Jordan Creek. My kids have never known such wonderfulness!
This summer has been my best summer as a mom (not necessarily in my ability, but definitely in my emotions). Last year was our first year of having a child in school full time and it was a bit shocking. I felt that my communication with Layla consisted only of commands....time to get up, eat your breakfast, get your bag, get in the car, get changed, time for supper, get a shower, time for homework, time for bed. The best part of the summer is slowing down, touching her whenever I want to, inhaling the smell of her hair as she's snuggled in under my arm and looking into her eyes and having conversations about how to predict the weather by looking at the sky and feeling the wind. Or why some people wear boots with shorts and why we pack brown sugar when we bake, but not flour. It's these little, glorious things that make me dread the start of school in just 4 weeks.
But, I know there is a season for everything! So I'm going to enjoy this last bit of summer and embrace whatever season comes next!
