The Long Days of Summer

 With school days behind us and the long days of summer before us, I take comfort in having all of my people residing under the same roof. Lazy days at the lake, camping, preparing for trips ahead, and visits from family while also preparing to send off three of these kids to college in the fall are what make up the most of my time. 

I cannot tell you how wonderful it truly is to have all of the kids at home. Each is doing his/her own things, but most nights all fall asleep with their heads on their pillows in their own bedrooms here at home. 

It has taken me a hot minute to make the transition from schooling to not schooling. 36 weeks is such a long time to have a routine that the shift to something completely different takes me a second or two to get used to, but I am finally finding some footing in this new rhythm. 

I look at each of my children and recognize in them that these truly are the days I will remember. Having them with me and with each other during these long days of summer are a gift.