the state of things

I know it’s not summer yet.

I know it isn’t.

But around here – it sort of feels like it is already.

And we are all finding it pretty hard to concentrate.

What with all the bright sunny days.

And the introduction to the world of fishing with Daddy.

And discovering that all of the kids are pretty great fisher people.

(Since they can’t all be fishermen.  You know, due to their gender and all.)

And birthday celebrations that include baby dragon hunting

and carrying maces around the lake trail

and cake consuming

and present opening.

And visits from friends.

And trips to the zoo.

And picnics in the park.

All I’m saying is –

it’s pretty hard to stay inside and do school work these days.

Or to type a blog post even.

Because all we want to do is

play, play, play.