It's June and we're falling into our summer routines, which is to say not much structure at all and that, of course, is par for the course. I sleep in as long as I possibly can because I've yet to abandon my night owl tendencies. Truth is, I concede that I'm an erstwhile early riser. The kids are hybrid employees, but Ted's team doesn't make it in much. He happens to be in the office today and Lily is working from home. I never know until I get up in the morning just who is occupying their bedroom offices. This working from home is getting expensive because my two have become serious coffee drinkers. They love the Nespresso. I just placed a $100 order yesterday that will hopefully get us through the month. I also placed an order for wine. I won't divulge the amount or how long I expect it to last. Oh, and that's for me. I drink my cuppa at work where I happily go M-F.
The evenings are a crap shoot. The kids are busy as they should be. Sometimes dinner is at 8 o'clock, sometimes 9 o'clock...sometimes not at all. I try to keep the fridge stocked and to cook a few meals each week with lots of leftovers. Last night Lily went for a walk with a friend after work before hitting the gym. Ted loaded up his bike and went to train with a friend who is doing an Iron-man soon. They were home after dark and dinner was what they could find.
The driveway is a maze of cars, the mud room is littered with Hokas and Birks and Reefs, there is never enough ice and the sink is usually filled with dishes. I steer clear of their rooms unless I need a blood pressure surge. We had a family meeting about expectations, considerations, chores, but here is where I fail in my parenting. I am a big softie who was raised by one who championed the motto if you want something done right, do it yourself. I'm ignoring the messes because these days are numbered, and I just want to embrace and enjoy this full house feeling.
Ted and Meryl are apartment hunting. Her new job starts mid-July and I think they're hoping to be settled in by then. I've loved having Teddy back home this past year, but I'm excited for the two of them to get their own place and I'm beside myself that they are here instead of NYC or Denver or Cali. Now I'm well aware that they may not stay here forever, but I'll take for now, and so many of Ted's close friends have returned to Milwaukee because it's a rather awesome place to live.
This week flew by after a pretty chill weekend. We went out for a fancy dinner Saturday night with Pete and Sue and spent the rest of the time close to home. All lovely. This weekend will be more of the same. Happy hour with the girls tomorrow and then some planting, some cooking, some reading and writing and fingers crossed lots of walking if my knee feels up to it.
It really is the little things in life that spark the greatest joy.
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