Post-kids, this past Monday's evening events included an impromptu trip to the local library. My words to Addison before I hopped in the minivan were, "I'm a nerd. I'm going to the library." It's funny how life's seasons change and along with that what I now use as a recreational outlet. Ken Follet's A Column of Fire is my current historical fiction read, if you'd like to know.
It's summertime and with that has brought our first family-of-five, cross-country road trip to visit family in New Mexico. Memorable moments en route included a picnic in a city park near Santa Rosa's Blue Hole, seeing fields of massive wind turbines, and of course the inaugural pulling off on the side of the interstate so that the aftermath of your oldest son getting car sick all over you can be cleaned up.
Yet, the hospitality and scenic views of the nearby mountains were all worth the 1100+ miles traveled. I was told to pack my swimsuit and hiking apparel, but didn't realize that meant hot-tubbing during our "parents' retreat" after all 5 kids had gone to bed. We never made that hike, but that wasn't really the point of our visit in the end. Little cousins played together and the bonds of siblinghood were strengthened.
Now that July is here, the heart of summer has arrived as well as my birthday month. I'm looking forward to making more fond memories and celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow. Cheers!
