Summer Catch-Up

I had great plans this summer; many like most summers since I began teaching. I was going to read many books, spend time in Mom and Dad's pool working on my tan, sit out on our deck drinking coffee in the morning, and having dinner on the table when Eric gets home from a long day of work.

Although, this summer is NOT what I had in mind- I have not read one book and have even fallen behind on reading my monthly Parents magazine. I have been in Mom and Dad's pool a few times, but cannot remember just floating and relaxing for the afternoon. I haven't been able to enjoy a cup of coffee on our deck, but instead spend Porter's nap time cleaning and picking up the house. And unfortunately for Eric, dinner is usually a balancing act of feeding Porter and whipping up whatever we have in the fridge- leftovers are my specialty.

With all my unfinished goals, this has been the BEST summer. I am able to wake up to the sound of Porter jabbering happily in his crib, instead of my angry alarm clock. We have settled into a routine with lots of playing and good naps. Our daily adventures range from grocery shopping, taking walks around the neighborhood, visiting Gram and Papa, and playing with friends at Mimi's house while Mommy runs errands or gets the occasional pedicure.

I haven't read one book this summer. But I have created so many great memories of my son's first summer; stories that I will cherish forever.