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Summer steadies me

June 23, 2017 by Kristin 10 Comments

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.

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  1. Janel A says

    June 23, 2017 at 8:31 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      June 23, 2017 at 8:32 am

      Thanks, Janel! Glad to see you here.

      Reply
  2. Mari-Anna Stålnacke says

    June 23, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I love summer too. Just the change of pace makes my soul feel good. Thanks for your joyful post. Blessings to you and yours!

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    • Kristin says

      June 26, 2017 at 7:10 am

      I’m with you, the slower pace is so good for me. Thanks for being here, Mari-Anna.

      Reply
  3. Sarah Geringer says

    June 25, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    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!

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    • Kristin says

      June 26, 2017 at 7:11 am

      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!

      Reply
  4. Jeannie Prinsen says

    June 27, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    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)

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    • Kristin says

      June 27, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      Definitely a mindset! I need to remember that in the middle of winter! 🙂 Thanks for being here, Jeannie!

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    July 14, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    You know, summer makes me steady too!

    Reply
    • Kristin Taylor says

      July 17, 2017 at 11:55 am

      Glad you’re here and understand, Tara!

      Reply

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