TGIS (Thank God it's SUMMER)

Summer is officially here tomorrow, and I can't say how glad I am. My kids are out of school, thus reducing the insane number of car trips I have to make every day. Now my kids can annoy each in the house, rather than in the car.

Summer is my favorite time of year. I look forward to the relaxing evenings when the sun is up a little longer than normal, enjoying a glass of wine on our deck, using our grill, and watching the kids play outside. Unfortunately, I don't seem to make as much time for these things as I used to. I am, instead, inside doing laundry, cleaning the house, or just being annoyed by the sheer amount of housework I have after the end of a day of work and taking care of the kids. It's overwhelming sometimes.

So, I am making a summer resolution. I never make new year's resolutions, so I don't really know why I am doing this at all, except that I am tired of feeling like I am not making the time to do the things with my family that are important. My summer resolution: spend each evening (that it's not pouring rain, anyway) outside with the kids and my husband. I want to be outside to hear my little Ella say for the 500th time, "watch me!" as she attempts some daredevil move involving her little tikes slide. I want to divorce the kids from the TV. I'd like to play catch with my kids in the yard.

So, that's what I'll do. Make time for the things that are really important.

I'm really looking forward to this summer. Now, all I have to do is go finish that laundry.