Well, my blog is simply titled July 4th, although today is the 5th. Yesterday was too busy for me to sit down and take the time to write. Actually, I could've given up the after church nap....but...nah.
More nostalgia on this holiday, as I reminisced about all the July 4ths our family enjoyed together. Wonderful memories....now it's simply time to make new ones. As I go through these nostalgic times of realizing how much our lives have changed, I simply have to mentally will myself to "snap out of it"...take the good memories with me, treasure them, not be afraid to revisit them, but also find the God given strength (and I give Him all the credit on my strength) and move ahead...forging new traditions, keeping some of the old, and making new memories that will be different, but hopefully just as good.
Had a wonderful worship service, and grilled ribs (our tradition we shall keep) and the sides for our lunch after church. Took a quick nap (always my Sunday routine...but especially needed since Lindsey was hosting a few of her friends over for a party at supper time). I was a little intimidated by the boy/girl aspect, and of the shooting of the big fireworks, knowing it would just "be me". I was the solo adult in charge. I felt more than capable, and yet, intimidated at the same time. These are a great group of kids however, so I felt it would be fine. And fine it was...they were fun, energetic, lively and well behaved. Of course, they were way more preoccupied with fire power than I would've liked...but hey...you're only 13 once. Casie had gone out with some of her old high school buddies who had decided this would be a good time to catch up on where their lives had taken them over the last 4 years. Hanging out with young people is a good way to feel young yourself...of course, I felt quite old this morning when I woke up. I've had alot of late nites recently, and they are definitely taking a toll on this ol' chick.
This morning, I slept in late, then woke up, made a cold drink, and took the current novel I am reading, and made my way to the hammock. A wonderful summer breeze and cooler temps allowed me to enjoy being outside for a couple of hours before the heat kicked in and I wanted a/c. I felt lazy and wonderful. Casie goes back to UCA tomorrow, and it'll just be me and Linds again. I love having both of them together, as all moms do when their kids are all at home at once.
Today I am thankful for:
1. My girls
2. Lazy days of summer.
3. Fireworks and freedom.
