Life Lately
Today I am choosing to press the reset button.
I started feeling sick the first week of July and ended up with Walking Pneumonia (self-diagnosed). This is the type of pneumonia where you're in complete misery from coughing so much that you choose to walk around while incessantly coughing in hopes that someone else might shoot you.
But in all seriousness, feeling sick for three weeks took a toll on my attitude, my energy, my patience, and my joy. I haven't been the best version of myself. Today feels like a new day.
Cam is at Camp Kanata this week. I already miss him terribly.
The past two weeks Cam has spent his days at Strouds Creek Farm in Hillsborough. This is a day camp that I am thrilled to send him to because they spend the entire day outside. They can go swimming, play with friends and animals, help with farm chores, and basically have the freedom to do whatever they want on the farm.
As parents, we have the privilege to decide and guide our children on how they spend their time. In fact, there's lot of things that are within our control as parents at this stage. This farm camp -- and actually Cam's entire summer -- has been a small way in which I can hopefully nurture some of my own values: be active, be outdoors, get away from the screens, find something to do! Being outdoors in the sweltering heat brings about a good night's sleep. You're healthier and happier outside in the fresh air.
I've been trying to be more intentional in getting outside with Brooke as well. If you have spent any time around Brooke, you will notice that "outside" is one of her favorite words and it's where she always prefers to be. I try my best to make it happen. We've done a few family outings this month that have been incredibly hot but also very rewarding.
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