This summer has been wonderful, my kids have been home, my mom and dad have spent time with us, and I have started playing more volleyball. I have been so busy however, that I have let my attention to me go by the wayside and am in desperate need of a hot bath, good book and glass of red wine to balance out my routine.

I can’t believe that summer is almost over and AJ will be in preschool this fall. He will be attending half days and it seems like he is growing up so fast. This summer I decided that I was going to do the things that most families do over the summer; spend time with my kids, have fun and enjoy our time together.

I have become the master planner, scheduling a myriad of golf lessons, swimming lesson, and one day outings to train museum, the zoo, the dinosaur museum, and many visits to the park.

Everyday ends with the kids and me completely worn out. I don’t know how some moms do this all of the time, it is exhausting.

I make time to do my work in the wee hours of the morning, while the boys are napping or at night before bed. I have made time for myself in the form of physical activity. I have gotten back into volleyball and love the exercise, camaraderie and break from being a caretaker for a few hours a week.

I took inventory of the things that I wanted to do this summer and at first glance I felt like I was way behind, we hadn’t made it to the lake yet or visited the library for the puppet show.

Then I stepped back and took a look at all that we had accomplished. We spent quality time together, bonded with my parents, and did the things that were important to us. Our schedule looked ominous at times but we fit it all in.

It has been amazing but to be honest, I am looking forward to a little relaxation, spontaneity, and time at home. I look forward to those calm nights of relaxing in the bath, reading and drinking a nice glass of red wine.

It feels like it has been a lifetime since I took the time to read and I really miss it. I wouldn’t change the summer or the things still to do, but I am looking forward to a calm night in the tub.

In the future I am going to plan less and allow more time for nurturing me. I think that it will help me be more relaxed and able to fit in the spur of the moment activities that come up.

For now I am happy and thoroughly exhausted. I am headed for the bath while Joe prepares the kids for bed and I can’t wait to find out how my sappy romantic novel ends!

Off to make another Mommy Milestone.