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in Faith & Gratitude· HomeMaking

Put the Pause on Summer

It’s the last week. The last week before we start to hear of ‘back to school’ advertising. You know it all starts next week with Independence Day. Right when we’re just getting settled into a summer routine. A couple more weeks we’ll even see fall fashions in the stores.

So this girl is determined. Pause and savor despite what I hear. This week we…

  • Jump into the pool over and over again. Swim and then swim some more.
  • Sip iced coffee or sweet tea with abandon. Eat loads of watermelon and let it drip down our chins.
  • Pile our plates high with garden vegetables.
  • Catch lightning bugs. Watch the sun rise (um, that will be me and the little ones).

  • Water the garden and see what’s blooming now.
  • Put our feet up and take afternoon naps.
  • Read. Watch movie marathons.
  • Enjoy art projects just for fun, creating.

In all ranks of life the human heart yearns for the beautiful, and the beautiful things that God makes are His gift to all alike. ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe

Counting simple summer pleasures…

  • an afternoon sipping coffee with my high school friend
  • eldest girl getting to spend time with a friend
  • cucumbers
  • a card from a friend, just because
  • talking to my grandmother on the phone

  • boys imagining elaborate stories with trains and cars in the middle of the afternoon
  • music to lift the spirits
  • Sunday dinners with family, fun times with cousins

Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it. ~ Anne de Lenclos

For you, friends. Fun summer projects I’ve collected on my Pinterest boards. Arts, crafts, projects and yummy recipes:

  • All Things Art
  • Celebrate Summer!
  • In the Good Ol’ Summer Time

Yes, I am pondering homeschool plans now and then, sketching out thoughts, flipping through curriculum. Even hosting a Carnival of Curriculum today with the Curriculum Choice review team!

And, yes, there will be a time for back to school shopping. Those days will come soon enough. But for now, I’m putting the pause on summer. Savoring the gifts of this season.

Counting #4087- 4112.

How are you pausing?

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Filed Under: Faith & Gratitude, HomeMaking Tagged With: 1000 gifts, gratitude, summer

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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  1. Phyllis at All Things Beautiful says

    June 25, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Sounds like a good summer to me!

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  2. Kim A. says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Love it! =) Even though I’m trying to get caught up and more organized before next year, I’m taking time out to enjoy. I am even planning to make “Edible Sand” for the first time for the 4th of July!
    =)

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM

      I promise you will love the edible sand! (big thanks to my friend Phyllis for sharing that recipe!) Yes, the carefree days of summer are always mixed with some organizing. This morning we are doing our home blessing. And I still need to get to some de-cluttering. But, apparently we are a little more relaxed than usual this year. Yesterday we were a block from church when I heard from the back seat, “Um. Did I mention that I forgot to put on shoes?” 🙂

      Reply
  3. Stephanie @ Harrington Harmonies says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Sounds like at good idea to me! The summer always goes too fast so really do we need to savor.

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    • Stephanie @ Harrington Harmonies says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      oops! Meant that we really DO need to savor! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marianne @ Abundant Life says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I am right with you here. 🙂 Ignoring the signals that summer might be ending sounds like a great plan!

    Reply

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