Every morning when I wake up, these lovely trees and my breezy curtains are my view. It makes me so happy. I am a tree lover for sure. Such a great way to start my day!
We haven't been up to too much lately. We do most of our busy things on the weekends. Week days, I often only get out of the house to go on walkies and parkie trips. (I am so glad I already talk like a child- I'm prepared). I do make it a point to get outside everyday though! I can't let summer pass me by while I'm inside. So I remind myself and sometimes force myself to abandon cleaning and organizing (never ending) and just get out in the sun. Today was my kind of day- bright but cool. A good wind. I love mild weather! The older I get, the more I'm like my mother. I used to crave heat heat heat. But now I would take Seattle any day. I am a humid girl at heart though- something my mom is not.
So my plans for this summer are pretty laid back and simple. I'm working on a 25 before 25 goal list. I plan to read all the ccss reading list books. I am going to get in crazy good shape before I get pregnant. I have committed to studying the gospel daily. I want to spend at least half my weekends camping. Those are my plans so far!
Seth is doing really well at his job and was asked to interview for a team manager position. He decided to turn it down though because it was the same salary he makes now but doesn't allow commission. He is going to wait at least a year and then start considering moving up. I am proud of him! We are so grateful for this job and he has really developed a good work ethic. It's a little bit attractive.
Lastly, I want to comment on a survey I saw recently that said stay at home moms are more depressed, angry and sad. I just feel so strongly that my role and calling in my life is to mother children. Nothing makes me more depressed and angry than working a meaningless job and having no passion. I feel that the way you stay t home is key- and ive always planned to be a very active mother. I want to make things and teach my kids all day, be outside more than inside, go exploring. Of course if you watch tv all day- kids or not- you will be sad.
Just my thoughts! I am so eager to be a stay at home mom. Though I'm sure I'll teach all my life as well- my main focus and joy will be my family, not my work.