One thing I always hope that summer will be is relaxing. I am not sure I have found many pockets of that this summer yet, but there is still time. But when I htink about how my kids spent their day on Wednesday, it seems like they are the physical embodiment of the tension I feel inside myself.
Ellie invited a friend over to play for the afternoon – they made slime, they giggled, they ate a picnic, and they had a ball. (And I got no pictures)
Madison, on the other hand, tried to invite a number of friends (who were all busy) and finally invited Grandma Ediger over. The difference is is that she had a spa afternoon planned – foot bath, nails, face masks, and small snacks – all while playing a relaxing soundtrack in the background.
Ellie – people, laughter, loud, random, hanging out. Madison – people, quiet, relaxing, well planned. My tension – invite people? play games? loud house? doors opening and closing? kids running around? Yes to all of that. OR lay on the couch? read a book? watch a movie? putter around the house? Yes to all that. And when I have to choose? The crazy usually wins out because it feels like I avoid that a little more during the school year when I am so busy with work. But then I dream of slow, lazy days. Hoping our vacation to the beach will be the perfect combination for me!
Happiness is…. dancing in a pool while the rain comes down.
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