No Summer Worries

Before summer even started I was worried. Why? Because I have a special needs teenager. As if typical teenagers aren't difficult enough. Having one with special needs is interesting, And I was worried that there wouldn't be enough to keep him happy and occupied. But we have been having a wonderful time, and so far I haven't rushed to go replace the broken wii.

Today we went to the park and flew a kite. While hanging out with friends.

When we went to a friends house, we found out she has a tricycle. So he had his first opportunity to ride a bike on his own. Now we are adding this to the wish list of things to buy for him. Let me just say a bike like this is expensive to buy. As a parent I wonder if he would still enjoy this as much if it was at our house. Because the toy you always have access to, is sometimes the one you ignore.

Of course we have also spent time at the pool. But most importantly, one thing that we have done together is sew :)  

Sew as far as summer goes, there was no need to worry. At least not yet!

While at the table...

Normally I work on my sewing upstairs in the spare room. Mainly because I can just leave everything where I'm at and come back to it later. It has it's pros and cons. The biggest con, is that while you are upstairs, your away from everyone else. Sometimes it can leave a lot to be desired.

So temporarily I moved downstairs to the kitchen table. While there I was graced with this one's company. Granted I didn't get to work as fast as I possibly could have. Because there was a "Mommy, look" every couple of minutes. But I didn't mind. It was really nice to have company while sewing.

Did you see Gary the snail here?

Of course, he probably only hung out with me because the wii is broken. What ever the reason, it was time well spent for the two of us. But I really should clean off the table!

Lights

Sometimes part of the season is just slowing down and enjoying all of the sights and sounds. This is probably one of hardest things for me. But I'm trying. It may help that my family took a walk at our local state park. Each year the state park puts on a beautiful light show, done by volunteer's. Drawing many out into the cold, even this group.


But not to worry there is a small spot kept warm by 4-H'rs. There is cookies and cocoa, and always good company.

This is the first year that our oldest had a someone to walk the trail with. He is no longer my baby, in about two weeks he turns 16. How did that happen? My husband told me I could not stalk behind. So I just stayed close to him instead, as our other son wanted me to buy one of every cookie! Thank goodness my glasses fogged up and I put them on top of my head. So it was like having blinders on/off in regards to cookies.

Check out the cool knitted hat. It's an adapted design from my dear friend Marie Grace Designs. I could go on but that's another post.

Standing in front of all the lights, one still feels the wonder of the season. Until we talk again, May your holiday season be peaceful, safe, and spent in the company of those you love. Blessings all around, friends!