Today

This morning I awoke feeling jumpy and nervous.

Preparing for our one crazy summer has left me feeling overwhelmed.

Then I saw those big blues.

I knew what I had to do.

Such a beautiful day could not be wasted on laundry and dishes.

Off to the park we had to be!

On the way to the park we decided we were thirsty.

We stopped at Cervs and saw all the kids leaving with their (my 80's brain still calls them Slushees, but in Hays they are Snow-balls).

We decided it was about time my kid tried a snow-ball!

Orange Crush to be exact.

Note-this is THE busiest place in Hays on any given day when school lets out...that is how popular these things are!

My kid fit in just perfect...he is in love with the snow-ball.

As I toted my son into Cervs for his big experience, a group of teen-age boys stood in a group slurping and laughing together.

Without their moms.

Ugh, a lump in my throat.

That won't be far away for us.

I was so glad we decided to share a snowball and go to the park today.

Besides the warmth of the sun, I was so lucky to enjoy sweet orange kisses and watch those big blues light up with screeches of happiness.

Nothing could have been better than the warm sand beneath our toes.

The next time you feel your life is getting away from you,

I highly recommend a trip to the park, with or without a kid,

oh and the snow-ball doesn't hurt either.

Get your adult butt out there

and swing

and play in the sand

and slide

and smile

It works

I promise.

Have fun,

and one more thing....

don't expect to find that the chore fairy visited while you were gone....

she didn't.

sorry.

Love, the Rockinryans