enjoying the lazy days of summer

I hate the heat. And crowds. So during the past ten years or so (since I left school and summer no longer equaled vacation) I've not been a big fan of June, July and August.

Since the arrival of sweet Miss E, though, I am enjoying a whole host of things through her eyes, summer included. Rather than rushing through the 90-degree days and looking forward to fall (my favorite season), I'm trying to sit back and enjoy my lazy, warm days of summer with Eleanor.

Currently the two of us are enjoying:

• Hot afternoons in the pool with E's daddy.
• Early morning walks through the quiet neighborhood.
• Play dates and Sundays in the park.
• The freedom and exhilaration and swinging beside by daughter.
• Ice cream and cold beer (not together)
• Yummy, healthy dinners cooked by my hubby on the grill.
• Freedom from the usually responsibilities.

Thank you, summer.