Summer days are coming to an end. It’s a bitter sweet feeling. On the one hand I’m ready for our routine, scheduled activities (mixed in with a little after school freedom), and cozy evenings snuggled inside with the window cracked just enough to feel the Autumn chill. On the other hand as exhausted as I am, it’s been such a pleasure having both my babies home and being able to do whatever we like, whenever we like.
I think there’s a lot of pressure for “summer fun”. There’s this unspoken thing that makes you feel like your kids schedule needs to be jam packed with constant activities. Our summer was a mix of both and I found myself freaking out the other night and consumed with guilt. Did we do enough? Did the kids have fun? Could I have planned more activities/trips? Then I woke up and felt good about, well, everything. We had plenty of play dates, trips to the park and fun activities around NYC. But we also had slow mornings, days where we never left the house and watched movies, played games, and read books. I honestly believe those days and memories are just as important as the latter. Sometimes moms (or at least me) feel like we constantly need to be doing or moving and when we slow down we’re not doing enough. My kids are happy, constantly laughing , and right now they love being with ME. This season will surely pass and one day the last thing they will want to do is spend their summers at home with me. So I’m soaking it all in and as this Summer winds down I hope you take a moment to reflect on the fact that all you do – no matter how big or small – is more than enough.
Lillie’s romper c/o voilà bebe | Lucas’s shirt c/o voilà bebe (both items now on sale!)
