Finally July… pinch me

Finally July… time to pinch myself and remember to savor the light and the sun.   July and August seem to be the months so often dreamed about in the cold of the winter… the summertime so longed for.  

Well… they are here and heaven forbid that  they slip on by, simply lost in the business of every day life.  Time to slow the pace just a little and take a minute of each day to embrace all that is summer.

Our spring was wet and cold… but the past couple of  weeks have been grand.  Not as hot as some may have wished for, but plenty warm enough for t-shirts and shorts.   For whatever reason, the North Wind is still hanging about, but I tend to appreciate the relief it  brings to the heat of the day and the cool breeze it offers at night.

Lots of grandkid stuff happening this summer.   My ‘big grandkids’, Cynni and Chris, both graduated from grade 12 this June.  Way to go you guys!!!

Both are planning visits to Winnipeg this summer,  Cynni in August and Chris next week.  Ask me if I am excited!! 

I look at them and feel such pride, but again  have to wonder at the fleetingness of time.  “Gotta find a way to slow this all down,” I think to myself. 

Lots of lovely days avail themselves… perfect for long walks with my two best walking buds, Sadie and Coco.   Sadie’s injury now seems to be a thing of the past and all limitations to activity are history, although I do find myself   discouraging  any  sudden bursts of speed… more for my peace of mind than anything else.    The risk of a re-injury weighs heavy… so I am cautious.

Coco, poor little guy, has had a bit of a rough couple of months, plagued with ear infections and stomach problems.    The stomach issues seem to be resolved but the ear infections still daunt us.   I found more awful looking gunk in his ear yesterday (sorry for being graphic) … so it is another trip to the v-e-t  for tomorrow.  *sigh*.      

Not that any of this seems to get him down.  He is still as  ready for a good walk and a good time as he ever was.   Dogs are such stoic creatures. Again my dogs teach me.  :-)

My work will continue to consume much of July  but this is the time of the year when I appreciate working the evening shift.   The mornings and early afternoons are mine. Lots of summer time for my garden and simply being outdoors.   

I do have vacation time to look forward to… happening near the end of July and including three weeks in August.   Yay!!!! 

Yes… much to look forward to…and much to embrace.  Must remember to do that… the embracing part, I mean.