I've just worked my last day for the summer - I'm not back at work until the end of August! It's been a crazy few weeks and I'm just glad to be able to sit down, put my feet up, and take a breath.
I thought I'd start tonight - we had a family-movie-nacho night and rented Mall Cop. Needless to say, we finished our nachos and I've given up on the movie to blog. I feel a little guilty leaving Peter down there to watch the rest but there's no point in both of us being tortured, right?
Summer officially started for us on the July long weekend when we celebrated with family. Susan and Chris were here for Josh's soccer tournament - we had sleepovers, soccer games, sunburns, shopping, fireworks, and general goofing around:
Less than a week later we were off to mom's to meet up with Leslie, Nick, Lucy, and their fresh baby, Simon. I then spent the next 3 days wrestling Simon away from everyone who dared try to hold him. I nuzzled that baby freshness, listened to his beautiful baby sounds, and enjoyed every single smile.
I watched as Sheldon naturally took to Simon - making him laugh, holding him, amusing him while he was on the floor. At one point Sheldon lay on his back beside Simon - his long, gangly arms and legs stretching out like crazy. It seems like only yesterday it was our pudgy Sheldon lying on the floor......
Juliana, on the other hand, got to play a new role: big cousin. She was such a little mother - following Lucy around the park, through the sprinkler, kicking the ball on the lawn, or painting. And helping all along the way. She was very proud of her new role and took it very seriously.
And I got to have a long overdue visit with my baby sister.
I wish that we could see each other more often. In the meantime; however, I introduced Lucy to popcorn and painted toes. The visit was too short and the distance is too long so we've gotta make the most out of what we've got....
If last week was any indication - we're in for a great summer!
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