Last week was the first full week of summer, and I was struggling. I wrote a slice titled "Haunted Summer." I mention that because that will be my inspiration for my slices this summer. I have decided that I really need to change my mindset about summer, and so I am redefining what summer means to me.
Here is the post from last week.
Summer used to mean...
time with the kids,
a pool full of children,
family night swims,
family game night-
anything with at least 3 people.
Now, summer means....
quiet and slow
time alone
echos and
visions of
hula hooping,
a chalk-filled driveway,
aerials across the front yard,
constant splashing in the pool,
fire pits and s'mores,
flying soccer balls,
ghosts of the past.
I am haunted
everywhere I turn,
and summer's
meaning has changed.
Below is this week's post, a slice of my current summer.
Water Aerobics
We convene in the pool to move our 9
bodies, sing at the top of our 8
lungs, and talk about our lives. 7
Some days there are only 6
two of us, others 5
up to six gals. 4
Therapy
for our
souls.
I wonder how I will define summer in August.
I too have found aquacize an antidote to the chapter of life without quite so many littles around! I even teach classes now1
ReplyDeleteChanges and how we face them make us who we are. Thank you for this post.
ReplyDeleteYour new perspective projects your change of mind about summer. "Therapy for our souls" is a wonderful way to enjoy your time with friends while providing exercise. I am glad that summer has moved from the haunted side of life.
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