A Different Kind of Summer

I have been a teacher for six years and have had six summer vacations.

They are always the same: happy and carefree June, a rush and frazzled July.  I always feel like I have to cram everything “fun” that I want to do in just a few short weeks before work begins again at the first of August.

I don’t know why I do that, but I do.

But this summer?

Instead of that fast pace July, I’m still enjoying this summer break like it is June.  Sleeping late {well, as late as you can with an 18-month old}, sometimes doing nothing with our days {today it was a playdate at the pool}, sewing while she naps, cooking, and reading.

Last week I met with the wonderful woman I’m co-teaching with and we figured out our schedule for next year.  The whole time we were working on it my heart was laughing joyously.  I still cannot believe that my dream I told you about a year and a half ago–my feverent prayer I prayed multiple times a day has been granted.

I feel so very blessed.

And so relaxed.

And so at peace.

My God is so good.

I posted these because they give a glimpse of some of the daily  fun MM and I have had this summer…and I’m so thrilled to be able to spend every other week with her all day long this school year.

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