Some days are filled with down to the minute plans, over flowing diaper bags and trunks that look like we packed for a month. I love to be busy, on the go, always doing something and that is the kind of weekend we had. The 3rd annual fall fest at my in-laws was splendid, terrific weather, wagons lined with hay for the bumpy yet fun ride to the pumpkin patch, 6 crock pots lined up letting keeping squash soup, chili and much more warm, a dessert table to die for including Aunt Jane's famous brownies and 8 grandkids all together again. It was one of those days you just hate to see end and although you know you should go home and crawl into your chilled bed you instead hang by the campfire for just a bit longer. All us mamas laughed, shared stories, kissed chubby little cheeks and teared up when "see ya later" time came all too fast. It was exhausting yet energizing.
Other days are filled with heaps of socks to fold, a sink piled with dishes, a 2 year old lying on the floor already looking to nap time (it is only 8:30am) and well everyone still in their pj's with no plans of dressing. I am learning to embrace this balance. We can't be on the go everyday, some days need to be "home" days, where we don't leave our property (well maybe a quick trip to the post office or grocery store) but days for us to regroup, catch our bearings and just enjoy home. I am going to be content with my "home" day this lazy Monday, maybe some cleaning will get done, maybe not but we will lounge.
See you all this Wednesday, giveaway to come tomorrow!!!
Looks like such a fun fall family day! And I love your sweater in those pics. :) Hoping to make it Wednesday; Nathan has a bit of a runny nose today but I'm not sure if it was from playing outside with it being chilly or if he's coming down with something.
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