whew.

Remember when it was summer and we stayed in our pj's (or swim suits) all day and did nothing but eat popcicles and relax? That. Was. Awesome! 

I miss the days of having nothing to do and nowhere to be.

My days (and nights) right now are filled to the brim. Between school carpools, work 3 days a week, dance, flag football, piano, homework, weekday mutual and Sunday teaching I don't have a free day to catch my breath. Heaven help me when I have ALL the kids involved in extra-curriculars.....

Part of me likes being busy. I feel like I'm accomplishing and providing......though mostly for other people. Such is the life of a mother. I'm fairly spent by the end of each day, but I am telling myself to enjoy this stage of life- for soon I will have teenagers who will exhaust me even more.

In other news, my mountain is ushering in Autumn with reds, oranges, and yellows. Although I'm still sporting shorts and flip-flops every day and the house is full of open-window breezes, the evening brings a chill that makes me suddenly long for a pot of chili and some pumpkin bread. My favorite season is upon us!

Also, we have new neighbors at the brothel house. Against all odds, they are an amazing family who is fixing the place up, has super cute kids (older than mine but who cares!) and shares our beliefs. My prayers have been answered.