Summer Goes On

According to my US friends, summer has just arrived. I guess summer is one of those things that relates more to when your summer holiday starts, then the actual dates that designate summer itself.

Summer is supposed to be a time to relax, have a change of pace, and take time to enjoy some things that you don't usually have time to do. By that definition my summer is going well. A few weeks ago I listed a few things I hope to do during my summer break and I'm happy to report that my list is being enjoyed.

I've had a few chances to watch Food Channel. Between irregularities of electricity and grabbing a few minutes when the kids will give me some "Mom moments" with the TV I've even had chance to try some inspired dishes. I've made a new pizza with olive oil, rosemary, and some fruit and vegetable toppings. The kids don't enjoy it much, but I have. Today I used the last of the cheese to make a regular pizza, my new pizza, and some pizza bread to dip in sauce. Even before that I made a big batch of Grandpa Paul's chocolate chip cookies (that means no chips). Baking is one way I enjoy expressing my creativity.

I've also had some time to read a few novels and some African History. Plus, I'm almost done with a kids book about Capt. James Cook. Whether it's reading novels or history, I enjoy reading when I have time to savor the new thoughts, ideas, and information.

Another thing I've taken time to do is going for walks each day during the week. I'm up to over 2 miles now. I'm even trying to jog a big, but that distance is about all my feet can take without protesting. I try to walk each morning when I take the boys to soccer camp and have often been able to connect with a colleague/friend who is around. It's good to talk and walk with a friend!

The last thing I've taken more time to do these past days is to tickle my little guy. Over the years I've enjoyed tickle time with all my kids, but now it's mostly Dan. During the holidays he comes for tickles once or twice a day. All my kids are very ticklish and hearing them erupt with laughter is great fun!

Now they've taken light so I'm not sure this will post, but since it's after 2:00 am, I'll try to get back on since I have a little charge with our back up battery. I hope you can enjoy summer time, even if your holiday is just spent at home.

I finished this blog after 2:00 am this morning, but then the electricity went off and back up battery had too little charge to check it for corrections etc.