The Itch

I'm getting The Itch for fall routine.

This is both good and bad. Good because some years I've not had It even when I should, and bad because I don't want my inspiration and motivation to climax too soon. Although it's absolutely crazy to me that it's already the end of July and ohmyword we all know this next month will be gone in the blink of an eye, I also have to remind myself that it's only the end of July and that I really need to let these crazy days of summer take me for their ride a bit longer.

Here's the thing: I'm tired of loosey-goosey routines and consequent loosey-goosey attitudes from my children. I know that structure alone won't work miracles, but I also know that we all do a bit better when we know what's expected of us throughout the day.

Here's another thing: it's no longer 95-feels-like-105-with-the-humidity degrees outside (and inside, thanks to central air being a thing that has yet to reach the northeast) and this little reprieve from blazing heat makes me want to bake and light candles and harvest apples. Don't ask how 75* feels like a cold spell to a girl from northern NY who has lived through -30* days plenty of times in her life. It just does.

And here's the biggest thing: our curriculum for this coming school year is trickling in and I am excited! So many fun things to learn and discover! The piles of books for Read Aloud are stacking up and I wish I could just start them all 5 minutes ago. Seriously. I'm that excited!

So watch out, dear family in the little yellow house. This mama is doing her best to continue to let Summer carry her along, but she doesn't know just how much longer she'll be able to resist The Itch. Maybe you should pray for a heat wave that lands her poolside for another week or two!