Summer

When I was a child I loved summer!  Endless carefree days walking barefoot walking on the clover lawn full of honey bees.  Whenever I stepped on one I would pull out the stinger and go on my way.  Bike rides with my friends and siblings filled our days.  The key to our roller skates was always nearby to grab and skate the sidewalks that surrounded our neighborhood.

Our male cardinal is wondering why I don't like summer anymore.  I've wondered the same!  Looking outside where the heat and humidity is soaring keeps this gal inside instead of where I wish I could be.  Early morning walks give me a chance to be outdoors for a little while and are enjoyed.

Just like the days of when I was young, I love going to the beach.  Our family beach week bought us all together recently.  Sitting under an umbrella in a beach chair is one of my greatest joys!  Being with our loved ones reminds me of how truly blessed we are.  Spending these days together, laughing, beach walking, and sharing meals make it all worth our efforts to be together.  Our grands are now practically grown.  Our youngest is a senior in high school this year, our middle a sophomore in college and our oldest grand lives with us as he finishes his education.  My goodness how can time be passing so quickly.  

It reminds me of the life of a butterfly!  

I don't wish to not enjoy one day of this precious life.  

As our daughter and son-in-law left the beach early on our last day, I was treated to a sight that thrilled me!  It's really not hard to find joy as it is all around me!

 

 

Summertime with Children

Children adore summer more than anyone I know.  As we become adults with obligations summer can sometimes lose its sparkle.  Even gardeners have problems as the days become hot and humid.  The flowers need constant watering if none comes from the heavens.  I really start to complain when I feel I must stay inside with air conditioning.

  But children dream of forever days without school.  Endless times to enjoy doing what they wish.  I remember as a child thinking summer lasted forever.  I believe my grandsons think the same.  In my family we always dreamed of going to the beach.  My parents loved the beach and passed that love to their children.  All six of us packed into our 1955 Desoto and headed to the beach every summer for a least a week.  When I think of all the things my parents hauled there for us I am astounded.  We looked like the Beverly Hillbillies as we headed down US 60 to our favorite beach.  My aunts and uncles and cousins would all stay in cottages nearby.  I tell you it was heaven for us. I would live at the beach if I could.  Of course one wonders if one lived there would it also become old hat.

This week we headed to a resort in Williamsburg where we all gathered to enjoy some time together.  The younger grands still have that sparkle that I recall from days gone by.  I love being reminded of this.

Children also remind me of their endless energy.  Thank goodness their Dad was there to take up the slack when  Boo and Bear were tired.  Our oldest grandson was there as well, but he's not the water lover these guys are.

These boys enjoyed countless hours in the pool indoors and out, played putt-putt golf, Foosball, ping pong and indoor games of German Checkers.  Our oldest grandson wanted to go to Busch Gardens so we picked the coolest day of the week, only a high of 89 degrees!  We all enjoyed seeing them enjoy themselves.  I must admit I was happy when they said they had done everything they wanted and wanted to go back to the resort.

Making memories together is so important.  Family is my world.  I'm so happy that my world is not what I read and see  on television.  Yes, I am concerned for all that happens around us and realize we are not immune.  We must make our corner of the world a better place for the sake of our children and our children's children.