As another summer winds down to a close,
I reflect on all the highs and lows.
In May, summer stretched ahead, a long, straight line;
It tricked me into thinking “We have so much time.”
As some days dragged, the weeks flew by, the months moved even faster.
We weathered our fair share of storms, and even a few natural disasters.
We beat the heat every way we could, and soaked up all the sun,
Houston summers aren’t for the faint of heart, but we know how to keep them fun.
From playing all day in the humid heat, til they’re exhausted and muscles are sore.
To the pool, sharing snacks, doing tricks, making friends, hearing “Look Mom!” and “he splashed me!” and “Ten minutes more?”
So much joy…sweat…laughter…tears.
Exploring, road-tripping, having adventures. Each one a chance to conquer their fears.
Bedtime? Never met her. So many late nights!
Games, movies, snuggles, and endless sibling fights.
A chance to be bored, to imagine, to daydream.
Popsicles become their own food group. (So does ice cream.)
There is nothing in this world that makes my heart more content
Than the feeling of warmth from sunshine and my children’s laughter being present.
When school starts again there will be so many changes.
This mama’s heart? It always rearranges.
See, for months I’ve been longing for some time to myself,
especially those hard, endless days when I feel like my kids’ hired help.
Finally, I can conduct my business in child-free peace.
But I now realize, my workload won’t decrease.
As all parents know and inevitably can relate,
every school year something new pops up on my plate.
PTO, volunteering, sports schedules and more.
Last minute projects and late night trips to the store.
See, no matter where my children are, they never need me less.
Full mind, heart, and schedule- my mom life is truly blessed.
And while it’s a bittersweet send-off, I won’t shed a tear,
I’ll look forward to an amazing school year– and another summer next year.
