Slow down…

We had our first week home with the kids last week and boy was it busy. From library runs, tending to the animals, and trying to stay hydrated with the extreme heat, we managed to end our weekend strong.

Gone are the days of little ones. We have quickly moved into a season of maturing young humans and with each new year, I find myself mourning the loss of their younger years. The days of carefree play while riding bikes in their pajamas and made up names to accompany their wild imaginations. Oh how I miss sweet, Thee Thee.

For I know where we are headed next because I’ve done this before. I have real adult humans already and I know how quickly the teenage years will go.

Dear kids… Please know this. We love our days with you, especially our summer ones. They allow for longer stays and lasting memories. And although they tire us out as well… We wouldn’t have it any other way. <3