Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Summer snuck up on me.
The weather in California doesn’t really prepare you for summer and the end of school. It’s already past mid-June and I’m just realizing it.
I wish I didn’t have to work and could stay home with the kids. We’d go swimming in the pool, go to the beach, go to cemeteries and take pictures…The weather gets really hot in some areas but we’re close enough to the ocean that it stays really nice where we’re at.
Daniel’s family is having a reunion on the weekend of the 4th in Washington, but we can’t afford to all go–plus can’t get the time off from work. But I think we’re going to send all three kids by plane. My parents are talking about having them stay an extra week or so, they can see all their old friends, and then my parents want to drive them back down here and stay here for awhile. That’ll be nice. It’ll also mean the kids won’t be home alone all day if they’re here.
It’ll be nice to have a long weekend with just Daniel, too, although he’ll have to work. What should I do?
Go to the beach!!! We spent a couple-only afternoon at the beach the other day and it was divine. Surf, gritty sand, a few good books, and a few cold water bottles. Divine.
OR
Go to the temple. We went once a week for a few months & it was amazing to get to that point where you know it so well. Amazing experience.
"I wish I didn’t have to work and could stay home with the kids."
Mmmmmmmmm don’t we all!
Except I have to admit that after a long weekend I am sometimes happy to give my 4 month old to the babysitter for a few hours.