Good Monday morning! How was your weekend? This weekend had me thinking about life's different stages and how quickly we travel through each one. Our weekends used to be filled with young children, family movie nights, mass, dinner, and Sunday morning brunch. We went to the park and the pumpkin patch, followed by pizza and brownies, and baths before bed.
Our weekends are different now but just as fun. Those little kids are grown—three adults and one teenager. This weekend, they went to a music festival here. On Friday and Saturday nights, Steve and I found ourselves here with four dogs! We were at the condo, and it was cozy and fun. We ordered our favorite Italian pasta, watched TV, and sat by the ocean. Oh, and Steve drove and picked up because traffic was insane! The kids had the best time and sent pictures and videos to share with us. I am so happy and thankful that my children are each other's best friends, and they all enjoy spending time together. And Steve and I do as well. We laugh now and say we are suddenly our parents; honestly, there is no one else we would rather be.
People sometimes comment on how nice it is that my grown children enjoy spending time with each other and us. They say they hope their families are the same and ask how we did it. I quote my fantastic mother, who told me years ago to create a place my children will want to return to when they are grown. I did. And they do. And we are glad. Thanks, Mom.
She can't resist my new mug. Or the smell of pumpkin spice?
My first and my last.
Madison and Nicolas
Rhett and Kyrstin were there, too, but I don't have a photo of them.
And the beautiful ocean in late September. I will take this over July every time. It is quiet, cool, and cozy, but there is a tiny ominous hint in the air.
Today, we head over the bridge and back to the house for homeschooling. Flynn has an online art class tonight, and we also have some Big Brother to catch up with. I plan on decorating for Halloween soon, too! It will be spooky fun, not crazy scary!
Well, I hope your day is cozy and calm. Thank you for visiting!
Billie Jo
I do love how close your children are with each other. I get along with my siblings but they all live in another state so I rarely get to see them. I feel family is important but distance has been a problem when it comes to mine. So, I am really trying to teach my kids the importance of being close to one another and I hope when they are adults on their own they always find their way back home for a visit. I hope you have safe travels home and you're not caught in all the rain.
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