Friday, June 27, 2008

Summertime, Sumertime, Sum, Sum, Summertime

I love it when people ask me how my summer is going with a wisp of apprehension in their voice, as if I were going to say that it was awful or something because I have all the kids home. I for one would just like to state for the record that I love being surrounded by my kids. I actually would much rather have them home for the summer than helping them with homework and having to stick to schedules. I love the laid back spontaneousness of summer. Besides, the older kids are a huge help for me around the house, helping with chores, and keeping the little ones occupied. Granted, there are days that I wish I could put them in a crate and ship them one way to Africa to be with their wild animal family, but days like today make up for those days.

















5 comments:

Amber said...

That looks so fun!!! Makes the slip-n-slide look like peanuts!

I am glad you're having fun with the kids!

Marianne and Ben said...

You are a great mom! I am so glad we are sisters (in law). You are such a good example to me and anyone else who has kids or wants kids. We really need to get our kids together more often. I feel sad that we live so close but sometimes feel so far apart.
Please call us anytime. luv ya!!

Ware Family said...

Is that seriously your yard? I want to come play!!!

Suzie said...

this whole post made me smile.

your positive attitude is contagious and your kids smiles are too.
SO STINKING CUTE!

Laurie Meredith said...

Is that your backyard?!!! You are the COOLEST mom!!!