These days

We've been having a lot of fun with the kiddos this summer.  It’s hard to believe that we are already in the middle of June!  We've between hosting a Memorial Day Picnic, going to Hilton Head, a weekend in KY, Mitch’s birthday, doctor’s appointments, my cousin’s wedding and Father’s Day, we have been going non-stop. Even so, I've tried to find moments to spend quality time with my children, both individually and as a family.  Mitch is a bit of an early bird and while that can be frustrating at times, I look forward to opportunity to play with him one and one.  During those quiet times, I’m able to revel in how amazing he is and on how much he has grown and changed.  Similarly, I enjoy my nights of putting Evie to bed.  When I able to just stop hurrying and snuggle with her, it can be so soothing.  I love to read her stories.  She is so inquisitive and so bright.  After stories, she always requests a few songs and I love that fact that I still get to sing to her.  She loves “A Dream is a Wish You Heart Makes”, “My Favorite Things” and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”.  Bedtime isn't all soothing.  We have to typical stalling tactics – I need a drink, I need to go potty, I’m hot, I’m cold, etc. – but the stories and song are definite high points.  Other times I've enjoyed with the kids recently include a trip to McDonald’s for ice cream sundaes, a walk to the park one evening, a water fight outside one Sunday afternoon, a walk around the neighborhood, building a fort in the living room, going to the zoo, going to the library and having dance parties.  These times with my family are so precious to me!