August 17, 2009

And another month has passed!

Wow, where does the time go? I think the Mayans are on to something... Time hasn't just been flying, it has been ticking off at the speed of sound! My child is in the third grade this year; the THIRD grade...Seems just like yesterday... The Library has turned another year. The summer program has come and gone; with great success might I add.
The death toll of the rich and famous has dropped a little. The MJ conspiracy theories have staggered somewhat. All in all, I would say things have slowed a little. I can remember when I was my little ones age. Life seemed to drag on forever. Lazy days at the pool; when the water felt more like a bath than a refreshing dip. Mornings at the barn before the flies awoke, working early to beat the heat. Then wanting to ride but only finding a snooze in the air conditioned tack room. Later yet, walking into the warm summer evening, tacking up for a ride and staying out to see the fireflies and the first twinkle of the stars. The days just seemed to go on forever!
Now, I wake up, work, home, bed. Seems as though I missed a few steps doesn't it. But that's what it really feels like. I can't imagine having horses to care for again; they would just have to be trained to use the commode and get their own meals; Could you imagine?! I trained my kids to do that... I'm still working on the dog... Oh well.
I think the most important thing to remember now is that I have kids. They are SO important. Their every growth and milestone. Taping my eyelids up to be sure I sign the folder and read for 20 minutes. And keeping my head in the upright position to hear all the complaints and compliments that happened today. To be there, to be in their moment, when they need me... Have you hugged your kids today? Be sure I have.