Extended Family

I had the luxury of being home with my kids this summer. A few days of work scattered here and there but for the most part I was a full time Mom. Lazy days by the pool. Trips to Lake George or Vermont. Days spent just hanging around, knowing we had endless days ahead of us to spend together. It has been everything I hoped it could be and more.

I also had the privilege of having my parents live at the bottom of our driveway for most of the summer in their RV. In and out of the driveway I'd go, taking the kids here and there, waving at my folks on my way by. Stopping down for a mid-morning chat with my Mom. A family dinner on the back deck. Chats with my Dad about house stuff. It, too, was everything I hoped it could be.

Now, as the summer is coming to an end and the kids are headed back to school in a few days I find myself thinking a lot about this summer. I am so lucky. I will remember this summer and smile. My kids will tell stories of the summer their Grandparents lived with them. We made memories just being together.