Today was my first day of summer with the kiddos. (Jack still has one more week left.) Rian took off for greener pastures with a friend and Finn and I hit the library. I signed both boys up for the summer reading program. Finn checked out two books. And shocker… I checked out one, too! Finn and I also napped on the couch together (he asked!), we colored, mended clothes, played with Legos, and just generally had a nice time hanging out together.

We have a slew of activities going on this summer. We will be busy. There are library activities for all of the kids, gymnastics for my monkey boy, art classes for Finn, and Rian will be helping out a friend. Oh, there are swimming lessons scattered in there, a trip to Texas, and plenty of days where I hope to be reading a book by the pool while the kids wear themselves out. I hope to weave in camping trips, bike rides, walks to the park, and plenty of yard work. May there be movie excursions and naps as well. There will be beer and barbeques and picnics and fun runs. Parties and sleepovers and concerts on the Quad.

The last two summers have been hard ones for me. I am determined to make this summer a fun and exciting time. I want to build memories (good ones) to last a lifetime. I am incredibly lucky to be able to spend this summer at home. My days as a SAHM are numbered. These will be the ones that count.