We're heading into summer. I can feel it. Maybe it was the few days we spent on the beach in southern California. Maybe it's the last few weeks of surprisingly glorious weather during the usually gloomy April and May of Portland (although today it's finally raining). Maybe it's the end of year plays and potlucks and the sewing of graduation stoles for the seniors at Gunnar's school. However it has come about, I'm finding myself thinking about our summer plans and rhythm. Here's what I have so far.
LESS
televison
Internet
time in the car
stress
deadlines
structure
obligation
MORE
outside time
beach
biking
relaxing
digging
books
art
talk
camping
making
rock hunting
hiking
spontaneity
And somehow, I need to figure out how to maintain that past summertime. Slowly, I think, we're getting there.
Summer. It's really a state of mind.
It truly is a state of mind. I noticed we were starting to get "busy" lately. Time to slow it down again. Contemplating a trip to the PNW on our return to AZ. Thinking...
Posted by: Heather | May 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM
The ocean looks wonderful. Your kiddos are beautiful - you did good mama. Sending positive thoughts to your daughter; hope she finds work she enjoys - I'm a UCLA girl myself but that was 20 years ago.
Posted by: larissa | May 21, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Perfect timing for this post today for me! Thank you for that. I even thnk I might print out the blog post and pin in up in the kitchen!! Have a lovely summer.
Posted by: Jules | May 25, 2012 at 04:52 AM
Did you ever finish up the Oliver and S playdate dress? I'd love to see you blog about it.
Thanks
Posted by: speattle | May 31, 2012 at 01:18 PM
I guess I should finish it up, huh? :)
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | June 01, 2012 at 08:07 AM