Summer Time

So at our house there are a few things that announce summer has arrived.  One is that a new kiddie pool can be seen in our back yard.  It is amazing to me the difference  a year makes in the kids.  Koen always loved the pool last year, but was content to play on the outside of it.  He would occassionally climb in and splash around, but preferred being safely outside of the knee deep water.  This year he is "swimming" around, dumping water on himself and even doing the quick face dip.  Gage who wasn't even exposed to direct sun, much less set into the water, has taken to the pool like a fish.  Just when you think you have figured out which child has which personality they surprize you.  Gage who is typically found only in my arms, crying from any loud noise (including the tape dispenser!) or cuddling with one of his many blankets, took to the water like a fish.  He wanted in immediately, kicking and splashing and keeping up with Koen.

Summer also means many evening walks together as a family around the neighborhood.  This is one of my favorite activities to do with the kids.  They talk about what they see are so exited by anything!  It is hilarious!  "A JEEP!", "A DOG!",  "A ROCK!", "POOP!"  Yes, it's the little things in life that keep them entertained.

And lastly, summer means a few indulgences for me that I normally would not share with anyone.  It is something I keep to myself.  I lock myself in my room for peace and quite, and yes watch the summer reality shows!  I cant help it, I love them.... My favorite is "So you think you can Dance!"  I think it is a way for me to try and re-live my youth.  Speaking of which this IS my last summer as a youth.  Yes, I will turn 30 this fall, but am considering holding steady at 29.  It was a big joke at our house growing up, that my Mom was always 29 or 39 or 49 for years in a row.  I am now beginning to see her rational.  Especially now.  We are in the process of selling a house, buying a house, changing jobs, moving across country and buying a lot of insurance for death and disability.  There is nothing to make you feel older than buying insurance that you only get to use if you die or get horribly disfigured!

Maybe this summer I will take up some new hobbies to keep me feeling young....maybe running or dancing or arts and crafts.......or maybe I will just continue to watch the young on TV.  I don't want to do something crazy and  break a hip!!