We’ve fallen into a summer routine that involves slower mornings, more time in PJs, lunches on the porch, and afternoons around the pool. Our calendar is less full and more texts are exchanged about impromptu plans, many of which are based on the weather. The kids usually do a few chores in the morning while I tend to blog and lake house management things. Greg and I have been playing Rummy with Cate when the other two are in bed.
Life does still have to happen in the summer. But, even as a grownup, summer gives me the freedom to sit and linger longer.
I read more fiction. I feel less self-imposed pressure to be productive. I enjoy life more. Truthfully, I need to carry this summer mindset into every other season.
I manage to throw in some loads of laundry or start the dishwasher. I haven’t cooked much – my oven has been broken for a couple of weeks, but I’m not sure if had been working much would be different in the kitchen.
Summer makes me steady.
I may just have to take what summer has taught me into every other season of life.
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I’m happy to be joining the Five Minute Friday crew for this week’s prompt: STEADY. Feel free to set your timer and write whatever comes to mind for five minutes. Then link up at Five Minute Friday’s new website. If you need some permission to let go and enjoy summer, here is my Summer Not-To-Do List and some mom confessions straight from my real life.
Ah yes, how different would life be if we took a bit of the laid back vibe of summer into the rest of the year.
Thankful for your reflection here friend.
Thanks, Janel! Glad to see you here.
I love summer too. Just the change of pace makes my soul feel good. Thanks for your joyful post. Blessings to you and yours!
I’m with you, the slower pace is so good for me. Thanks for being here, Mari-Anna.
Hi Kristin. My summer has been the busiest ever, since I just began my career as a freelancer. Yet your post allowed me to take a deep breath, pause, and be thankful. I’m #19 at #fmf and glad to have found your post there!
I’m glad you could take a deep breath and pause, even for just a few minutes. I hope you’re able to enjoy the rest of your summer. And best of luck freelancing! Thanks for stopping by here, Sarah!
Your summer routine sounds really nice. It is really a mindset, though, isn’t it: it doesn’t have to be dependent on the season. Thanks for this reminder.
Jeannie (at #73 this week)
Definitely a mindset! I need to remember that in the middle of winter! 🙂 Thanks for being here, Jeannie!
You know, summer makes me steady too!
Glad you’re here and understand, Tara!