Nothing more. Just that.
Moments to make me smile.
~K
Friday, July 22, 2011
July 6, 2011- Sisters
A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double. ~Toni Morrison
Happy 32nd Birthday to my sweet sister today- I thought this quote by such another fantastic woman was perfect. We couldn’t be more different, and yet, as she says…. somehow and someway, we are also very much the same.
Love to you- Have a wonderful year… there’s so much good in store!
xo
~K
July 5, 2011- Courage
At the start of the summer, this little girl barely swam. She could make her way around a pool, but that’s about it. A week before summer vacation, 
She seemed serious, like she was sharing with us something she’d been thinking of but was afraid to share. We followed her lead and took her serious.
I spent the next two days finding a pool that had a swim team and trying to finagle with our original choice of a summer pool club any way to get our money already paid (and cashed in) refunded. It seemed wild that I was following a comment from this little girl and going through so much hassle, but a good friend encouraged me to keep at it, reminded me that our role as parents is to help our children find what it is that makes their hearts soar, – to expose them to all that we can and to let them take off.
I got our money back, joined another swim club with a swim team and within 24 hours purchased her a pair of goggles and was driving 25 minutes away with my new member of a swim team.
This picture marks her last swim meet. She swam in three races. Two were above her age group. She wasn’t the best and it was never easy, but she did it and did it well.
This barely swimmer had the courage to follow a desire in her little heart. She went to practice every single day without ever a complaint and swam in every meet. She has learned so much and has grown so much in the last six weeks. She became stronger, more confident, and perhaps most importantly… she is so very proud of herself.
So many moments this summer… this wonderful one taught us all a lesson.
~K
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 4, 2011- Fourth of July
Late this morning, we decided to do dinner with friends. Just a quick a potluck dinner with two couples and their kids…
Last minute plans. Nothing was over the top or wild and crazy, but everything was fun.
Kids, sparklers, grilling, sidewalk chalk, sprinklers, water guns, flags, families, fireworks, and so much fun.
Last minute plans- turning out to be the best laid plans.
Happy Fourth of July~
K
July 3, 2011 – A day on the water…
A day on the water with family.
Accepting and loving and fun.
Making memories and laughing too much
Watching the days fade and the children grow.
F ully aware. Loving and appreciating the moments and enjoying each other’s company with no worries or expectations or judgments.
Just being.
In the warm air.
With the wind and the water and the sky and the kids and the summer…..
And each of us knowing. Just how very special it all is.
~K
July 2, 2011- Happiness
I don’t know what I have ever done to deserve this kind of happiness in my day to day life….
But I am forever grateful.
~K
July 1, 2011- Halfway
Today is July 1. For some reason, and I don’t know if it’s accurate or not, today marks halfway through the summer.
That in and of itself is so mind boggling to me. It makes me sad because it’s going too fast for me…
But then I remember to my initial goal for the summer and I know that I am staying true to it. We have spent each day together and have filled them with love and happiness. In the beginning of the summer, you’ll remember that I vowed to do my best each day to enjoy them where they are, love them far more than necessary and appreciate every moment our hot sweaty summer days together.
Halfway point.
Done. For sure.
And with that… let’s keep going- there’s only good to come!
~K
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