I cannot even begin to tell how many times I have begun a new post with pictures and everything but I never actually save it. For some reason, I have no passion for blogging anymore. It is my primary method of journaling these days, and I just have not been diligent on keeping everything updated.
So, here are some of our activities this summer in a short "nutshell" post:
Swimming As often as we possibly can.
Bug-Catching Carter has decided he likes to put bugs in his pocket. He remembers them a few hours later and finds that they are dead. We release the bug to its natural habitat (nice way of saying we dump the poor, dead thing) and Carter will always comment saying something like (and always in a bright, cheery tone), "Maybe next time he will grow up." It is really quite dreadful.
Popsicles & Ice Cream Sandwiches Our favorite summer treat.
Sleepovers in Mom's Bed I have always refused to allow Carter to sleep in my bed... But its been so hot that I cannot bring myself to force Carter to sleep in his room where it is hot and stuffy. I have large windows and my room is at the back of the house where the cool breeze from the creek blows in. Beginning tonight, we have a window air-conditioning unit, so there will be no more sleepovers in my bed.
Cars the Movie We watch it constantly.
Soccer As soon as it cools down (about 8:00pm), we go out to the backyard and kick the soccer ball around. It is my last opportunity to exert the last of Carter's energy, hoping for a painless and easy bedtime routine.
Work & School This is the most time-consuming activity of our Summer Days. Necessary but certainly not the most fun.
Well, that's about it. We are looking forward to the Fourth of July and a family camping trip planned to take place a few weeks from now. There will be a few firsts for Carter, so there should definitely be some blogging material available.
