SUMMER LOVING
September 8, 2013
...had me a blast doesn't even cover it. We all know time flies when you're having fun, but I find it hard to believe September is here already (where did August go?) and fall is around the corner threatening us with cascading leaves and mugs of hot chocolate. Once Labor Day comes and goes, summer is pretty much over. Just ask Starbucks. Clearly they support this theory since they've already rolled out the Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, before I officially embrace the joy of hoodie weather and warm beverages, it is only fair that I bid summer a proper farewell.
As I mentioned before, Madison loves the beach so there is no surprise in the fact we found ourselves making the trip more than once this summer to allow her the opportunity of wetting her feet at the Atlantic's edge. She has developed quite the fascination with mermaids this year and thoroughly enjoyed pretending to be one. At one point she even expressed to Allison and me that she often dreams of becoming a mermaid and watching her legs turn into a glittering fin. Completely normal. Right? I think she may have watched too many mermaid movies. Nonetheless, I'll pick her up belly down and hold her legs together while moving them up and down in a fin-like motion swimming her in the living room, down the hall and back again to shrieks of laughter and eager requests of "again Daddy, again". And again. And again. And I do until my back hurts because one day I'm afraid I'll find myself wishing I had swam this little girl one more time mermaid-style around the house.
As I mentioned before, Madison loves the beach so there is no surprise in the fact we found ourselves making the trip more than once this summer to allow her the opportunity of wetting her feet at the Atlantic's edge. She has developed quite the fascination with mermaids this year and thoroughly enjoyed pretending to be one. At one point she even expressed to Allison and me that she often dreams of becoming a mermaid and watching her legs turn into a glittering fin. Completely normal. Right? I think she may have watched too many mermaid movies. Nonetheless, I'll pick her up belly down and hold her legs together while moving them up and down in a fin-like motion swimming her in the living room, down the hall and back again to shrieks of laughter and eager requests of "again Daddy, again". And again. And again. And I do until my back hurts because one day I'm afraid I'll find myself wishing I had swam this little girl one more time mermaid-style around the house.


It seems just as quickly as it came, summer is on its way out again. Summer loving, it happens so fast.
Happy your summer was awesome. Starbucks is getting waaay ahead of itself. Geez. Tho I do love Salted Caramel Frap ;). Good for you for sacrificing your back to play mermaid with her one more time. I say that to myself a lot too. Like screw sleep and being tired. He wants to play and cuddle. I better savor it!
ReplyDeleteExactly! They're not little forever.
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