I can’t remember if I felt this way before I was a mom, but now that I am, the days seem to last forever but the months just fly by. Let’s take summer, for instance. There were days, many days, that I thought would just never end. But, now that it’s over, it seemed to be gone in a blink. How is that?
Even after vowing last summer to send the kids to camp this year, I didn’t. We took a two week trip east, but for the most part spent the lazy days at home, with each other. Indeed, the days were endless, but, like last year, they seemed to be really good for the kids. The three of them came out of the summer even tighter than before, forming their own little team. They really are the best of friends.
Next summer, I really do plan on sending them to camp. Lily, especially, really needs the stimulation and excitement. But, I know that even if I flake out and end up keeping them home, it won’t be the end of the world.
Not even close.
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Don’t you just LOVE watching them bond!?! Laina’s the middle child and she plays SO well with Maile and with Kainoa…I feel like she kind of unites both ends.
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Summers are so very very long, but I never ended up sending mine to camp either. Somehow we managed to fill the time.
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. This was such a sweet post : ) I loved it. I always love seeing their sweet little faces. Yours are the Cutest children in the world Scary Mom : )
.-= Life with Kaishon´s last blog ..The Bolero in Wildwoods, New Jersey =-.
You have the cutest kids…. : ) Great pictures!
.-= American in Norway´s last blog ..Sitting in Amsterdam having a Heine…. =-.
I agree – even those long (boring) summer days can drag, we always wish we had more at the end of the summer.
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..A hairy problem =-.
Is she coming to PA? I mean Oregon?
.-= vodkamom´s last blog ..Let it be known…….. =-.
and the kids are ADORABLE.
.-= vodkamom´s last blog ..Let it be known…….. =-.
I totally feel that too: days are long, but the years are short.
Sweet children. =)
.-= WackyMummy´s last blog ..Vacationland Part 2: Dino Museum (Probably Part 1, Too) =-.
Skip the camp!
Spend the money on ice cream and fun stuff!
.-= lizspin´s last blog ..Last I Checked, the Dog Still Loved Me. . . =-.
I totally agree- how is almost flippin’ October already?
.-= Melissa Multitasking Mama´s last blog ..New Season of Great Television! =-.
I know exactly what you mean. My kids were invited to come to camp all summer, and while it was a huge wonderful blessing, I also spent the majority of the summer missing them.
.-= Lolli´s last blog ..Dear Acapulcan Bus Driver, =-.
I never went to camp as a kiddo I went to the farm lol…the only camp one of my children has ever attended was cheer camp i am not sure that even counts as a camp!
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Great photos Jill. And I’m sure camp or no camp, next summer will rock too!
.-= christy´s last blog ..The deserts and mountains are calling us…. =-.
Looks like they had a wonderful summer.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Summer Days…….. =-.
I love those pictures of your beautiful children! Next time I’m in town, I want to mean the other two, too, okay? ;) And then we can go out later on ALONE for some drinks!
Summer did go by too quickly… I love fall, but am not looking forward to winter!
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“Having toddlers are the longest days and shortest years of your life.” -Barbara Bush.
Must say I agree with you both.
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I love love love to read a blog post and see my very own thoughts. I know exactly how you feel about the passage of time! It looks like you had a great summer!!
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Awe! Looks like they had a great summer together!
.-= Val´s last blog ..Beginning the day with tears… =-.
I think the best gift you can give your kids is a strong relationship with their siblings. It lasts a lifetime.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..So much to do =-.
Aw, so sweet! I’m glad your family had a great summer :)
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–>I love summer vacations and wish I realized when I was a kid that they were to be appreciated and to never utter the words, “I’m bored.”
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I think it’s cool not to over plan every day when children are out for the summer. Sometimes being close to home is the best thing.
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You never get this time back so i think it’s great that you are savoring it.
.-= the mama bird diaries´s last blog ..ok summer, it’s your turn =-.
I totally agree that being home and not going to camps or on big vacations is not the end of the world. Further, usually it’s the little things at home that leave the lasting memories.
That’s what I think I missed most in my childhood- having a close sibling. My brother is 15 years older than me, so I never had a playmate. My goal for kids is to have 3 close in age. Crazy stressful for me, but good for them.
Aw, the kids are having fun though. Family time is good time :) Love the pictures.
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You have plenty of time before the camp thing starts – I am glad you took the summer “off” from that type of thing. My boys spent this past summer at camp and although they loved it I never really knew “what” they were learning and from “who.” (If you know what I mean.)
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we got fooled this summer, it was only like a month long and it s/b 3 months long. you actually came to the cape when we had the most perfect weather of all, lucky you.
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As I sit here preggers with my second kiddo, I can’t wait for the moments they will be able to share together. Let’s hope I can survive those moments and we’ll be all good!
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So cute! I love that picture of Evan climbing on the rock – what a cutie!
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Gosh, isn’t that the truth? The days seems to last forever but the months just fly by. It’s crazy! We did camp for the first time this year for Sis. She LOVED it.
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My favorite summers as a kid seemed endless, in a good way, and still do in memory. All of my kid’s friends go to camp and when they come back they end up listening to all the stories about what we did while they were at camp.
I love summer, now that it’s almost October ;-)
The best days of summer are the ones where we find ourselves just hanging out and being together. Looks like you guys figured that out too!
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What lucky kids to have you for their Mommy!
.-= Ann’s Rants´s last blog ..M-M-M-Moxie Mona! =-.
Amen, sister! I feel the exact same way! LOL! *sigh* Your children are beautiful, and I’m sure you didn’t mind THAT much, having them around this summer? Eh? ;-)
Thanks so much for visiting my blog yesterday to check out me and Mona’s adventure around Las Vegas!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..A Night With A Toddler =-.
Well there definitely are worse ways to spend a summer. We are blessed to have had the opportunity to spend this time with our kids – too many mothers don’t get the chance of so much time. I know for me this summer was probably the only one like it that I’ll have – and I will never forget how special it was!!
.-= Liz @ Loving Mom´s last blog ..What I Did On My Summer Vacation TT =-.
The pics of your children are precious. I agree, some days are SO long, but the summer flew by. It was a fun summer!
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Your kids are so lovely, Jill. I never grow tired of looking at them…or hearing them scream when we are on the phone together.
You should have three more.
PS: Jeff? Are you reading this? My decision involves you.
Isn’t there a saying about parenthood that says, “The days are long, but the years go by fast”?
.-= Unknown Mami´s last blog ..What I Did this Summer =-.
melt! more pictures that i love!
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