things i've learned from my kids during the first week of summer vacation

Originally uploaded by lovegreendog.

* there will always be a nose to wipe, a hand to hold, a someone who needs a gentle reminder that showers are a good thing
* your baby will somedays be a grouch
* growing pains are real
* being the oldest stinks sometimes
* sometimes sharing is difficult
* solitude is precious and rare in this house
* poop on the floor isn't a big deal when you don't have carpet
* there will be days when there is poop on the floor
* endless rain aggravates even the cheeriest
* fresh fruit and fresh eggs are the perfect breakfast
* banana bread can make you feel warm
* summer reading lists are cool
* library cards are like passports
* it's okay to put your feet up at nap time, your lists and chores will wait for you
* granola + yougurt + frozen berries= a pefect take along meal
* a straw makes everything in a cup taste good
* nothing beats climbing into a well made bed at the end of the day

all that in one week.
it's gonna be an interesting summer, a good one I think.
a little sunshine would make it great.