Today’s post is part of Five Minute Friday. Lisa-jo Baker gives us a word prompt, we set the timer for five minutes, and write. Let go of perfectionism and overthinking, and just write. You can jump in too — check out the website: http://lisajobaker.com
Today’s word: Rhythm
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Summer takes on a different rhythm.
Kids stay in their jammies until lunch.
Dishes can wait.
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Drop everything for a last minute trip to the park to meet friends.
Going to an activity at 9:00am, even one they want to do, feels like the crack of dawn instead of being an hour later than the bus’s arrival during the school year.
Getting anywhere on time seems more difficult because we’re all in slow motion.
But this is the rhythm that allows us to blow bubbles on the front porch,
Read one more story,
Repair the fort made of sheets and cushions,
And snuggle a few minutes more.
It’s a slower pace that lets us spend our time together and everyone gets their moment.
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What changes for your family during summertime? How do you balance down time versus planned activities?
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Those were the DAYS! My favorite part of lazy summer days: “and snuggle a few minutes more.” Breathe their richness in! As teens and young adults, there are many hugs, and the rhythm changes dramatically, but the blessings abound. God bless you, Five Minute Friday friend.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I am interested in hearing from people in that next stage to lend perspective to the stage I’m in now. I’m glad to know there are still hugs – I wouldn’t do well without those! 🙂
Yay for the rhythm of summer! It is so true about not being able to be on time during the summer. Nine in the morning does seem so VERY early to be anywhere.
It’s so funny because we’re awake and moving around the same time as we would be during the year, but we just can’t get out the door. It’s silly. But I like the freedom to take our leisurely time instead of scurrying around like we do during the year.
Yes! I was wrestling with getting my kids somewhere on time this morning and having a few more minutes to read Lego Star Wars (ugh! Why don’t my kids like Little House on the Prairie?!) with warm boys on my lap this morning! Thank you for ushering me into the summer rhythm. Stopping by from FMF.
Love this! I am learning this summer that if everything happens about an hour later than “normal” then everyone is happier. Now to start looking for a school that starts an hour later than the current one. 🙂