Summer has made me a bit MIA here lately and I can’t apologize for it. There are times I wish I would sit down and write about more of the little things, for Cora’s sake. For my sake as well, honestly. That was one piece of advice that I wish I would have taken, getting a journal when Cora was born to write down the funny little moments and words to look back on. Not like there isn’t still time, she isn’t going to college tomorrow:)
Anyways, summer. We all come up on summer with this picture perfect endless season ahead of us. Thinking there will be plenty of time to accomplish everything, chase fireflies, catch up with friends and soak in the pool…and then summer flies by and comes to a screeching halt, only half of the fun list accomplished. Last summer I was adamant about soaking it all up with my kiddo. This summer is no different but I’m adding more to it.
This has been my summer of saying yes and following through. Kind of backwards, I know. Back in early spring (who are we kidding, we didn’t have spring) back in winter, a friend suggested a girls trip with our kiddos. I said yes and walked away knowing damn well the summer would get away from us. I decided to not let that happen, I shot an email out, picked a weekend, booked hotel rooms and it happened.
It felt good too. So I decided to continue it.
I’m not stuck at home with a baby. My kid is old enough to enjoy more things. We have more flexibility. My child will FINALLY stay with a sitter. We have two solid sitters at that.
I just made it a habit when someone suggested something, I pulled up the calendar and made it happen. Picked a day, confirmed and followed through. From full trips to coffee dates, brunch, pool days, adult date nights, birthday weekends, yoga meet ups, and more. I’m saying yes to seeing friends I haven’t seen in a long time, taking new adventures, not putting things off for another day or another summer. I’m letting the laundry go longer, my house isn’t spotless, my dog could use a bath but I’ve laughed a lot, hugged a lot of friends, shared drinks, soaked in the sun, and more importantly created some fabulous memories.
I get it, this can be tough. Normally I have had a yes problem that needed to turn into saying the word NO. Especially around the holidays. Why is that? But I’m being wise with my YES. The mom’s that bash their husbands, I’ve completely ignored them. The negative friend, I’m saying NO to. The person who has a kid that Cora doesn’t like, saying NO to them too. Why even go down that road? Not my monkey’s and not my circus.
The key here is while our summer is busy, it doesn’t feel chaotic or like it is wasting away. It feels like I’m still soaking it all up but the goal is that by the end of summer I feel content with it all. We are saying yes to the moments that feel right and I’m loving every minute of it.
How is your summer looking?
Through My Mistakes 
Good for you!!! Glad you guys are having a good summer!
I leave Friday for Belize! Can’t wait!!
Have fun!!!!! Safe travels!
Yes! This has been my mindset this summer too 🙂
This is a great mindset to have. I found myself the other day cornered, in a foul mood, but a toddler standing in front of me with some water balloons. I kept telling him I didn’t want to get wet and to throw the balloons at daddy or the dog. I realized there was no reason for me to stay dry, gave my head a shake and instead chased him around the yard, stole a balloon and popped it on his feet, much to his delight. I need to tap into those moments more. I’m going to use your post as motivation for the things I can control and to let go of the things that are out of my control. Thank you for sharing this. I needed it 🙂
OH trust me, I get in those moods too. We all do! But it feels good to just let go and soak it all in at the end of the day!
YES girl! I love it. Wishing you an amazing summer of fun!!