Summer's End

(No babies were really left to float alone in the pool. Wink.  I photoshopped myself out of the picture.)

I asked the whole family what thier favorite parts of this summer were. Here are thier short lists;

ha ha! D did not swim at the deep end of poop! That was a mommy slip of the hand. 

Ted's been running a business (a Daycare) and we have a new baby. I wanted to be more intentional about the shorter family times we have. We prayed for meaningful summer activities. Viola! I found an inexpensive pool membership that has served us well.  Fridays we go to work with Daddy and put on a Storytime. There were a couple trips to see family. Ted spent a little time sharing books he loves with the kids, and teaching them tennis. 

Even with that though it was great to hear what really spoke to the kids. Jonathan (playing), Dorathea, new accomplishments. For all of us friends and simple things spoke loudest. 

Now we are knee-deep in school and I am already lonely for friend time and alone time! The oxymoron of an extroverted homeschooler! Hopefully, I will soon find more balance, more encouraging conversation, and some great long workouts.

As fall enters, what are you investing in time-wise? Individualy (like Dorathea's porch time?), What relationships do you feel drawn to invest in, and what are some activities that will playfully do that? I'd love to hear you're answers! 

The airboretum exhibit at Virginia Tech

storytime!

Until I get to chat with you about it lets bid summer 2016 farewell.- Allison