Savoring the Seasons: Summer

Happy Wednesday! Today I'm sharing just a few ways I'm trying my best to savor the season of SUMMER. All too soon, I'm going to be packing Sammy's backpack for another year of school, so I'm trying my very best to really enjoy these fleeting summer days. Here's a little bit of what I do to help me savor summer!

1. Slow Mornings

I try really hard for us to not leave the house before 10:00AM in the summertime. Haha. During the school year our mornings are busy, so I love mornings where we can linger in our pajamas and let the boys enjoy their breakfast and Curious George on the couch. Which brings me to...

2. Early Mornings

I am an early bird so I really enjoy my quiet time in the morning while the others are asleep. Lately I try to get up by 5:20 to pray, journal, and do travel work, that way I have the rest of the morning ahead of me and my cup is full!

3. Easy Dinners

Why do dinners seem so much easier in the summer? Likely we're grilling up chicken, slicing a tomato and it is so much less stressful than meals during the school year. If a dinner takes longer than 20 minutes to put it together, I don't want it. 😉

4. Fun Beverages

Whether it's an iced coffee with a seasonal creamer or a Zero Sugar Creamy Coconut Dr. Pepper, give it to me. I love a seasonal beverage!

5. Late Bedtimes

I love not being stressed about an early bedtime during the summer months. During the school year, I get so worried about the boys getting. adequate sleep, so it feels very luxurious to let them stay up later, knowing they can sleep in or nap the following day.

6. Outside Time

We love to be outside as much as possible in the summer. We added on a deck to our outdoor living space and have been LOVING IT! It's fun to enjoy meals outside or read while the boys play.

7. No Makeup

I really don't love makeup so I love being able to go days in a row without wearing any. It brings me joy!

8. Flowers and Garden

I love watering the garden or my hydrangeas, especially at nighttime. It's so relaxing!

9. Pool Time

Is there anything more luxurious about ignoring the laundry that needs to be folded any heading to the pool? I think not.

10. Fires and S'Mores

We have YET to make this happen yet this year, but it is happening in the next week! We love to make a fire and roast s'mores. My favorite!

There is so much to love about summer!

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