Ever since I was a little girl, the month of July has always been a magical time for me. I love the 4th of July more than Christmas and Easter combined. And that's saying a lot. The two holidays you are guaranteed a present or two (or three? chocolate bunny? Who loves me?) and I'd trade it all in for the "non present" holiday anytime. It's just such a magical celebration. It's a time of togetherness and warm memories that fill up your heart with that happy tingly feeling. It's the sun on your shoulders and the warm glow of it's after sheen on your skin. It's the creamy white topping on a cupcake specially decorated in raspberry red and blueberry blue. It's the cold pucker of a lime margarita that send small chills down your spine as you settle in to relax. It's the refreshing burst of water around your skin as you splash into a cool pool to revive your sun kissed skin. It's the glow of a sparkler in your hand as you lounge on sizzling hot pavement still warm hours after the sun has set. It's the excitment of a pop-and-boom when a colorful firework twinkles in the night sky as it lights up mother earth for a hint of the beauty the morning light will bring. And that my friends, makes July something special. So that's how we celebrated. With baby pool water, sun splashed skin, and cold drinks. I was so excited to share the 4th of July with Hayden this year. Can't wait to share many more with him.
On the rest of July:
It's been a wonderful July thus far, especially so since we've had Adam home. Hayden and I get by while he's gone, but it's nothing compared to having him home. There's something magical about hearing your little boy squeal and giggle while his daddy talks to him in his "Chewbaca" voice during a diaper change. I never knew diaper changes could elicit so much joy. And it's beyond amazing to watch your child do something for the first time together. A few days ago he started pulling up on furniture. We both just turned to each other and popped the "how did we get so lucky" grin. It's the grin you try to hide, but you just can't contain it when it takes over your face. You beam like a complete idiot. But we know we are completely, totally, and indescribably lucky to have Hayden in our lives. He's something we don't deserve and we can't explain how we were chosen to be his parents. Lucky us. Lucky Lucky us. But when Adam is home, we have our complete little family of 3 1/2. (We love the cat too). And it's perfect. So here's to you, July, for giving us family time.
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