As we drive home from what might be our last camping trip of the year, I love the reminder that two things can be true. I am definitely looking forward to my boys going back to school and not ready for summer and our more laid back family time to come to and end. There were so many more things I wanted to do with my family this summer and it felt like work and volunteer commitments never slowed down at all. I am realizing there is an opportunity in my life to carve out more family connection time throughout the year. Blocking our schedules and planning something fun, whether it’s a games night, movie time, a family walk or a quick getaway where we can escape the daily grind (and all the technology). Time is going by so quickly and you’ve reminded me to make the moments we have matter. Thanks for the insight and inspiration as always Steph.
Thanks for sharing this, Nekolina. I feel the same way -- happy the kids are going back, and sad that we didn't do all the things I'd hoped and that our relaxed pace is coming to an end (and school lunches return --wah!!).
I do love your suggestion about finding ways to bring some of that summer vibe into the year (getaways, movie nights etc). It can be easy to get into the all-or-none thinking around this (either I have all summer to do these things or no time at all). Finding ways to bring that delight and connection and downtime into the year ahead sounds more sustainable and joyful.
As we drive home from what might be our last camping trip of the year, I love the reminder that two things can be true. I am definitely looking forward to my boys going back to school and not ready for summer and our more laid back family time to come to and end. There were so many more things I wanted to do with my family this summer and it felt like work and volunteer commitments never slowed down at all. I am realizing there is an opportunity in my life to carve out more family connection time throughout the year. Blocking our schedules and planning something fun, whether it’s a games night, movie time, a family walk or a quick getaway where we can escape the daily grind (and all the technology). Time is going by so quickly and you’ve reminded me to make the moments we have matter. Thanks for the insight and inspiration as always Steph.
Thanks for sharing this, Nekolina. I feel the same way -- happy the kids are going back, and sad that we didn't do all the things I'd hoped and that our relaxed pace is coming to an end (and school lunches return --wah!!).
I do love your suggestion about finding ways to bring some of that summer vibe into the year (getaways, movie nights etc). It can be easy to get into the all-or-none thinking around this (either I have all summer to do these things or no time at all). Finding ways to bring that delight and connection and downtime into the year ahead sounds more sustainable and joyful.
Love it.