Journey to the Knot

Monday, July 31, 2017

Camp Mommy: July 2017

And our fun continues!! We are seriously having the greatest summer, and I am getting so very spoiled with my time, with my littlest boy and how sweet he is, and with the fun we are having! I've had more ME time this summer than I've had in a LONG time, and it just won't be the same once camp is over. There's no way around it, I'm kinda sad about the imminent end of summer camp for Banner and Quinn. They've had a great time, sure... but I think I've had a better time while Knox takes a nap and I have had time to just be - to catch up, to watch what I want to watch, to nap, to plan, to talk on the phone.... it's been so, so nice, and this time is coming to a fast, screeching halt all too soon! Once the school year starts, dismissals are scattered (one boy gets out at 1:00, one at 2:00, and one at 3:00), I'm back at part-time work which makes for a chaotic schedule, and the homework nonsense returns. (I'm secretly looking forward to not having to pack towels and changes of clothes with all the water activities, but knowing the boys had fun is worth that part and I'd rather be doing that than making sure folders are signed, library books are returned, permission slips are in the bag, etc.)

But, as usual, I digress. Back to Camp Mommy! We've had a ball, and we've continued to do different things, try out new places, learn and experience and venture way out! July began with a weekend filled with great activities: Home Depot with Daddy, swim lessons, and Knox's first movie (Despicable Me 3), followed by our first trip to a "beach" not far from us! We continued the month with July 4th celebrations, splash park fun, visiting Play Street, going to the children's aquarium, starting library story times, starting swim lessons at the rec center, driving to Irving for a petting farm experience, and hosting a sleep over with Brycen and Nami. All of us have had our turn with a little bug that's made it's way through the house, but that didn't stop us from having fun swimming, playing at Grandma's house, and trying out a couple of different gyms for Knox. The big boys got to go to our first Rough Riders game which was so much fun! We celebrated Sari's birthday, Aunt Mischelle and Caden's birthdays, as well at Hayla's birthday. We finished out July with a visit to Perot, a trip to Arbor Hills playground, the most fun play date at the "baby pool" with Aunt Mischelle and the cousins, a lame trip to Jump Mania, snow cones at Sugar Mountain, a play date at our old house (which made my heart so happy!), Damon's naming, a trip to Sandy Lake Park, and probably our last visit to Sense-Able Gym (which is closing after this week much to my disappointment).

As we wrap up July, I'm mourning it already! Teachers are heading up to school early to set up their classrooms, camp is winding down, and back-to-school sales are in full swing. But, that won't keep us from enjoying what's left of our summer! I'm clinging for dear life to this summer and trying to squeeze every ounce of fun into it for me and for the boys. So far, we've done just that and August (although short!) will be no different!

Here's a look at what we did: