Motherbrain

We went swimming today. It was a lot of fun. We decided to go to the river beach and swim there. The kids are still getting used to the water and gaining confidence in their ability to float. They got much closer today. I think we need to go more often. It's definitely one of my favorite things to do in the summer time. via http://ift.tt/1RB3sco

Normally, I have to admit, I sit inside, in front of the computer, and read, write, or play a game. Today, I'm sitting in a lawn chair, listening to three species of birds, gazing across at my daughter, and letting the light breeze blow over my skin. There's a thickness to the air that, frankly, I never got used to. I'm a desert child, and the humidity is way too high for me. It's more comfortable outside, though. Rain's a'comin, and I just don't care.  I'm exhausted. I didn't get near enough sleep last night, and this week is going to be extremely busy. So, here I sit in near silence, listening to my family banter, still listening to the birds calling out their warnings: "It's gonna rain. It's gonna rain."