Outside play

Only a few more weeks until we say good-bye to our big, shaded, green backyard. Whenever I get sad about it, I just remind myself of the big, wonderful house we're moving to, and then I feel better. And really, our new backyard will be nice eventually, just not this summer.

The kids have been outside playing every day, rain or shine. We had the usual rough transition from school time to summer time (ie. all the kids home all day every day and not sure how to get along together), but I think we're through the initial fighting and bickering. Having them all have their own space will help--just have to last a few more weeks! We'll be packing and going on vacation, too, so I think the time is going to fly.