Never ever have I had a busier summer than this, it may have something to do with baseball games still going on, constant sleepovers, a baby who is actually turning into a busy toddler getting into everything and climbing on everything, play dates, holiday weekends, traveling, and a bazillion kids at my house at any given time. And to be honest most days I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world, but I do realize rest and quiet time are good. Good for everyone. There have been a few days this summer that Eli and Ava have been grounded and they have actually turned into some of the best days we've had. Just being with each other. Watching them jump from couch to couch, laughing and being completely happy. Those memories are embedded in my brain forever. These are the best days of my life.....and the busiest.
Its hard to believe there is only one month left and they will be off to school again, one in 3rd grade and one in middle school. It blows my mind. The time has gone so quickly. This will be a big year for Eli, he's gone through so many changes in this last year. Girls are officially in the picture now and I'm not really sure I'm ready for this, but there's no stopping it now. I'll be spending a lot of time praying. I'll just say this, he's going to be an awesome husband one day. I see it now. But I also see him falling hard and that's going to be tough. He will be ok though, God's got him. He's a ball of energy, a competitive perfectionist, a kind-hearted, non fearing, curious-all boy! And I love him more than anything! I'm excited and nervous for this next stage in life for him. But together we can do this.
Ava being in 3rd grade seems a little unreal to me, I feel like 3rd grade is so big and she's still little. But she's really growing up. I love her heart and I love watching her with her friends, she can be a little on the bossy side but that's just the leader in her. And that she will always be. She's a creative, smart, loving, kind friend. A friend to everyone. She loves all. I've come to terms with her strong will to be her own person and not fit in, and I'm so in love with it. She inspires me and all those around her. God will do great things through her. I see it now. She is a light. A bright light!
And the littlest, she's got us all under her spell. She keeps us on our toes and she's oh so busy, she's got a whole world out there to discover and I feel so blessed to be able to spend every minute with her as she explores it. I will be right there holding her chubby little hand. I can not wait to experience all these things again with her. I will soak it all in. Every drop. I love getting her out of bed in the morning she's so happy, she really loves her baby dolls now and loves being outside. After dinner we explore the backyard and she picks tomatoes from the garden, even the green ones. She plays hard all day and takes about one good nap, sometimes two. God blessed our family HUGE with this one.
Thanking God today for this summer, every busy, crazy and calm second of it.
Here's a little of what we've been up to.
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