The Wonder Years

I often wonder how they’ll think about this time in their lives when they’re older.

PJ mentioned last night how fun it is right now with the ages they are. They’re kind of just discovering what they like and don’t like, how they want to dress and present themselves to the world (or at least, to their friends in school), what they like to eat, etc. It’s a time of wonder and discovery, both for them and us. I think that sense of discovery will (hopefully) be happening for the rest of their lives, it’s just right now is so fun because they can all finally articulate it with words.

They’re all coming into their own with very distinct, different personalities.

On Saturday, the boys won their second soccer game in a row and celebrated the wins with popsicles, which I’m sure was a nice way to cool down since it was in the 80’s all weekend. I didn’t pack any sunscreen for us at the game, so PJ and I both ended up being burnt from sitting in the hot sun for over two hours. There is always a list of things to bring to each event and I seem to always forget to pack one thing on it. Go figure!

And since when did it become summer all of the sudden?

Speaking of hot weather, as it’s gotten warmer, we’ve all found ourselves spending more and more time outside. At the farm and at Getaway House, the kids sprint out of the car as soon as we park and head towards the nearest tree to climb or animal to pick up and play with. Yes, I worry about them falling off or get scraped up, but I’m telling myself to let go more and just let them be. PJ is so much better about that than I am.

I often wonder how the kids will think about this time in their lives, or if they’ll remember it at all. I know the two of us will think about it years down the road possibly as the golden years; maybe some of the best times of our lives, and I know we’ll miss this time once it’s passed.

For all the small, little frustrations that come with parenting, I’m finding the big picture to be quite beautiful.