We started out this past school year with my mom in the hospital, dying of cancer. I sent her texts of my 2nd grader on his first day. I never would have thought that those photos would be the last images she would ever see of him.
I was rudely reminded of my mother’s absence this year when it came time for the end of the year awards ceremonies. She always tried to come when Quentin was receiving some sort of accolade. I miss her.
Today is the very first day of summer. We made it through the school year without any major hiccups. I have big plans for our summer. I just hope I find the energy to carry these plans out. I’m overwhelmed. I have 2 boys that must stay busy or they’ll kill each other. Or I might kill them (i’m being dramatic). I have a newborn. I have 2 dogs that have been completely neglected since the baby arrived.
Mind over matter.
I know it won’t be easy. I know I’ll be overwhelmed. But my hope is that we do more of the above 👆🏼and less of the below👇🏼.
Although, at least they look happy.
Life is so short. And these kids are only this small for so long. Some of the greatest memories I have include sharing an Abba Zabba with my mom at the beach in San Clemente. I forget how much these activities are so important.
Happy summer!
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