As we head into Christmas, I realize I am a lot over due with this post and these photos. I guess now is as good a time as any. It is technically still fall, so the photos are only one season late. Steph and Ben came to visit this August, and she took all of these pictures on her film camera. Which has inspired me to finally purchase some film for my pentax that has been sitting on the shelf for far too long. I started experimenting with it over Thanksgiving break, and I am excited to get the scans back.
This summer/fall was good. It is hard for me to find the time to sit down and write, but I know I want to document these moments, so one day I can look back and reminisce the days of navigating life as a young mom. Half of the time I am frustrated by house hold items (shoes, toilet paper, hair ties, toys, air fresheners) getting thrown into the toilet, constantly cleaning something, early mornings, late nights, colds that never seem to leave, and this little tot who wants to help me write this post by clicking nearly every button. The other half is filled with the best giggles, highly ranking funny moments, learning new things (all of us), more appreciated date nights (and "me" time), walks as a family to the park, and more joy in the small moments that can feel far and few between. Parenthood is balance at its finest, even though it doesn't always feel that way.
Throughout the hard, I find myself relying heavier on faith to get me through the moments when I question, "Why am I even doing this?" But the good moments, are really good. I feel like I am reaping the blessings of a family and Christ centered life (I realize this looks different for everyone). Truly you cannot have one without the other, because there is opposition in all things. However, as time passes, God feels closer and I feel less of the load.
This year I was a bit more saddened than usual when the nights began to get longer, and the days shorter. I was not quite ready to let go of pool days, and nights filled with warmth from campfires. Luckily the weather has been kind to us these past few weeks, so I get outside whenever I can, and... I might be avoiding the stack of dishes and pile of laundry that never seems to go away. I fear we are down to the last few days before winter coats, knitted mittens, lined pants, fuzzy hats and snow boots are required for being outside longer than 10 minutes. And if you are like me, you'll also need a pair of hand warmers and some warm sipping broth (or hot chocolate if you are like Michael).
I will move into winter, and most things will not be as bad as I anticipated. Except for those bitter mornings, scraping frost off the windows as quickly as possible only to jump into a freezing cold car, that brings no relief. Unless you have mastered the art of remembering to turn on your car 10 minutes before leaving (which I have, sorry mother nature), then I am afraid it may actually be worse than you anticipated. I am still trying to figure out how the Russians, and Canadians don't freeze walking out to their car every morning.
I hope your transition into winter is smoother than mine friends.
Here are some pictures to warm you up in the meantime, because that is what summers are for. ;)
This summer/fall was good. It is hard for me to find the time to sit down and write, but I know I want to document these moments, so one day I can look back and reminisce the days of navigating life as a young mom. Half of the time I am frustrated by house hold items (shoes, toilet paper, hair ties, toys, air fresheners) getting thrown into the toilet, constantly cleaning something, early mornings, late nights, colds that never seem to leave, and this little tot who wants to help me write this post by clicking nearly every button. The other half is filled with the best giggles, highly ranking funny moments, learning new things (all of us), more appreciated date nights (and "me" time), walks as a family to the park, and more joy in the small moments that can feel far and few between. Parenthood is balance at its finest, even though it doesn't always feel that way.
Throughout the hard, I find myself relying heavier on faith to get me through the moments when I question, "Why am I even doing this?" But the good moments, are really good. I feel like I am reaping the blessings of a family and Christ centered life (I realize this looks different for everyone). Truly you cannot have one without the other, because there is opposition in all things. However, as time passes, God feels closer and I feel less of the load.
This year I was a bit more saddened than usual when the nights began to get longer, and the days shorter. I was not quite ready to let go of pool days, and nights filled with warmth from campfires. Luckily the weather has been kind to us these past few weeks, so I get outside whenever I can, and... I might be avoiding the stack of dishes and pile of laundry that never seems to go away. I fear we are down to the last few days before winter coats, knitted mittens, lined pants, fuzzy hats and snow boots are required for being outside longer than 10 minutes. And if you are like me, you'll also need a pair of hand warmers and some warm sipping broth (or hot chocolate if you are like Michael).
I will move into winter, and most things will not be as bad as I anticipated. Except for those bitter mornings, scraping frost off the windows as quickly as possible only to jump into a freezing cold car, that brings no relief. Unless you have mastered the art of remembering to turn on your car 10 minutes before leaving (which I have, sorry mother nature), then I am afraid it may actually be worse than you anticipated. I am still trying to figure out how the Russians, and Canadians don't freeze walking out to their car every morning.
I hope your transition into winter is smoother than mine friends.
Here are some pictures to warm you up in the meantime, because that is what summers are for. ;)
So articulate. Thanks for sharing, Kira. I think I'm as sad about winter's fast approach as you are.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Winter is just hard, I am attempting to more optimistic this year. We will see how it goes!!
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