Summer
I don’t know what summer is like for other families, but for us it is a change of the normal pace of things. More fun, more sun, and sometimes much busier than other times of the year may be.
One thing that I have decided to do in the midst of all the busyness, is to make time for at least one fun day a week. We have already begun taking a walk on a trail once a week (approximately) with the kids. I also plan on taking the kids to the park, to the beach (a lake beach….too far from the ocean), or a skate park or something at least once a week. In July and August there is a movie theatre that offers free family films twice a week, we will take advantage of that. Beyond that, August is full.
Camping, camping, and camping again.
First, camping at Kingdom Bound (Darien Lake), then at Shiloh campground where Dan will be preaching for a week, then at the Kids For Utica summer camp.
We also have two weddings this month, birthdays, and our 29th anniversary next month. With so much busyness, it is more important than ever to keep things stress free. One way we can do that, is to pray about things before we decide whether or not to add something to our schedule. Another thing we can do, is to keep our focus on doing the things that we already know are God’s will for our family, and that will benefit the family.
The last blog I wrote was about getting organized, getting rid of clutter. I have made a good dent, but there is still a ways to go. I think that is the one thing I needed to do to cut down on my own stress level.
Having less clutter makes me feel more free to enjoy doing the things that I want to do with the family. Summer is almost here, and the clutter is going. Fun, family, and busyness will be easier for me to relax with, knowing that I have more in order.
Now, to tackle the next area that will help me have more freedom…what else can I get rid of?
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