Let Summer Begin!

Busy. Super busy. Happy busy...

That is our life, every day, it seems. But I love it. I don’t like to slow down, except at night when everything feels done. Or maybe, my body feels done?

I just finished "Hell Month" (really two long months...), the craziest time of my year, at work and am slowing down and gearing up for summer break. I get 5 weeks off, and I am so very ready! I have a countdown going this year, because with new testing, it was especially rough and long. And, honestly, I am tired.

Even though it's vacation and I am supposed to 'rest', I think that is really a relative term. I already have lots going on during my break and I am super excited to tackle my to-do list. Normally, I call it the stress-list, but because these items are for fun and not exactly chore-y, I don't consider it a 'stress'. In fact, I keep jumping on Pinterest and finding more fun things to do and add to my list.

This summer, I will get to spend time around the house doing those projects, hardcore cleaning, organizing, sleeping in a bit here and there (if my body allows it…so, probably not LOL). I will get to read a book, watch a movie, hang with my grandparents, vacation with my mom, maybe see some friends. Most importantly, I will get to spend Tuesday and Wednesday with my family. I am SO excited! We will get to plan quick day trips or a few overnight trips here and there and I get to spend quality - un-rushed time with my baby and my hubby. I. can. not. wait!

My baby? Not exactly...Jaxon will be 2 on the 18^th . TWO! I still remember the first moment he entered my world as a person and no longer the gymnast rolling around under my ribs. I cannot believe that was already two years ago.

We already have some birthday traditions that we will continue with him. Last year, for his first birthday, we made him a pancake breakfast after waking him up in the morning singing. This year, we plan to have his room covered in balloons! We also have a 'Birthday Candle' (this tradition was from my mom from my childhood) and we light it in the evening to burn down another year. At bedtime, we read his Dr. Seuss Birthday book. I am getting excited just thinking about it! 

My own tradition is taking the day off to be with him. Jason is already off on Wednesdays (like I just mentioned), so we are trying to decide how to spend the day.  I was kicking around the idea of doing the zoo again, but in Oakland or San Francisco this time. Or, maybe something new? I also had visions of the 3 of us venturing off near the lake or a field in the Vacaville "outback" with our camera and no time restrictions. 

To exercise a little spontaneity (that is so rare in our lives), I think maybe we’ll decide that morning what sounds best, and maybe Jaxon will weigh in. That little boy has quite the opinion already of what he wants to be doing at any given time. And, he has quite the pout on him when his wishes aren't honored! He may have nailed that puffy lil lip and crossed arms, but he is no match for me, LOL- I just hug it out (much to his chagrin) and move on!

 Anyway, time to create and hit the to-do list! First, is definitely Jaxon’s birthday decorations. I need to get those done this weekend and then grocery shop for his birthday party food next week. His party is the 14^th and it will be the first time hosting everyone in our overhauled backyard and I cannot wait! And if everyone who has responded comes- it will be quite the shin dig!

I will definitely be posting pictures of his birthday party and, of course, his actual birthday. Have to celebrate the reason for my happiness! 

And on a side note, I got Jason Miranda Lambert tickets for his birthday (the concert is the night before). We are super excited for this concert season. We already have Rascal Flatts and Blake Shelton tickets and we are waiting for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan tickets to go on sale. We are going to have so much fun! And I am excited to see Jason in Wranglers and his boots & hat! Yee-haw!

xoxo- Ladylewy