6/7 ~ Hello, little slug

It's a big world out there!

The man worked today.
The boy slept until noon thirty.
The girls were with their mother.
And I listened to an audiobook and cleaned and cooked.

Is it sad that I love having time to clean and just be home?

6/6 ~ Nature reclaims

The man and I had a meeting downtown.  We are at the meet, plan, meet again and plan again stage of foster care for the girls.

All is going well.

This building is across the street from where we meet.  The plants growing from crevices remind me of the impermanency of things.

Fitting reminder, too.

6/5 ~ Relaxing

Today was my last official work day and now summer can begin!  Because my school system has decided to be closed on Fridays, we have had to clock long hours from Monday through Thursday.

It was exhausting.

When I got home, I sent the little girls to play in their room so that I could commune with nature for a moment.  All my anxieties just floated away.

Hello, summer!  I've been looking forward to spending some time with you.

6/4 ~ His last summer break

Now that graduation is behind him, Dalton has a few weeks before he moves up north to NYC to start his new job.  The boy knows how to stay up late, sleep late, read and watch movies.  He knows how to take it easy and I could probably take a lesson or two from him.

This is his last summer break before he jumps into the world of working  -- and  earning vacation time and only getting to slug about on the weekends.

Cheers to his last summer break at home.

P.S.  Last night, we caught the silly bat who has been hiding in our house and returned him to the wild.  That made me happy.

6/3 ~ "The earth has music for those who listen." ~ George Santayana

I have much appreciation for the flowers that bloom in the backyard.

6/2 ~ With cheese on top

Just a little bit of cheese.  I'm not a big fan of the stuff.

My husband brought home vegetarian stuffed peppers from a catering job last night.  Leftovers on a Monday night were perfect!

6/1 ~ The Sunday morning ritual

Most Sunday mornings, I get up early to meet a fabulous group of friends for our weekly long run (usually my favorite run of the week!).  Part of the ritual involves getting my hydration stuff together so that I won't die while running.  In the crazy humidity we have, not dying is always a good goal, right?