Buzz Of the Bees
Summertime is the best time to welcome the buzz of the bees. The flowers are growing. The plants are sprouting blossoms to bear fruit. The birds are getting ready to leave the nest. The most welcome sound is the low Read More …
Tag: summertime
Remember That Time…
Do you remember that time… Yes, the one specifically that they mention. Kids do remember. They are like elephants. They never forget. Promises made. Places they didn’t get to go (and even desserts that were denied.) Parties that didn’t turn Read More …
Let’s Have Cake
No matter what time of the month it is… let’s have cake. A happy birthday A random weekend get together A second Saturday of the Olympics A sunny week ahead of us (according to the app) No special, out of Read More …
Your List (as a parent)
Well. Your list (as a parent) is rarely the same list as the one your kids have. Clean your room. Make your bed. Do your homework. Take time off from your tablet, phone, or computer. Write your thank you notes. Read More …
Enjoy It While You Can
Anything that is going well, you should enjoy it while you can. Not to say that it won’t be good again, or that bad times won’t get better. It is just that the time we have is unknown and being Read More …
Sssssummer
Sssssummer – with 5 “s” – is here. We love it. We love our space. We love the weather. We love the sun. We love the thunder storms and lightening. We love the gardens. We love the morning cool breezes. Read More …
Close Your Eyes
Okay, well you can’t actually close your eyes until you read this but when you’re done maybe you can think back and remember. Think back to when you were happy. Think way, way back – as far as you need Read More …
Making Plans
It is time to start making plans. New plans Family plans Future plans Game plans Vacation plans Work plans Escape plans Business plans Deck plans Summer job plans College plans Camp plans It’s pretty late by “normal” standards to be Read More …
Time to Enjoy the Flowers
My daughter always reminded me to take time to enjoy the flowers… When she was a toddler, she always stopped – everywhere we went. How clear is that picture? Back then, I never did, however, show her how to make Read More …
On Summer Time
Now, we are are on summer time… The sun is shining. The sunflowers are planted – we hope that they will grow big and beautiful. Bright blue sky days. Sleeping in. Staying up. Going out. Being home together. Bonfires and Read More …