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un-bucket list.

 I am compiling a list of things I am learning this summer, because I don't want to forget my growth. I think my greatest lessons happen when my body is moving. My legs get pedaling on a bicycle and all of the sudden I notice things I haven't noticed before. I am on a quiet walk with Sten and parenting moments replay in my head and I think of ways I want to repair and re-bring up some things I have fallen short on. Or I am speed cleaning and feeling grateful in ways that I couldn't even dream of during the school year. We have to work. We have to make money and it takes money to live and do the things that make us come alive, but what is the minimum amount you can work and still live? I feel during the school year like I am trying my hardest to stay afloat and then summer comes and I spend 4 hours weeding and sawing off buckthorn branches like a boss. Maybe tho, this is the sweet spot? Maybe the work-season leads into the non-work season so that the non-work season feels like the gift that it is. I sat and drew a bass fish with Sigge yesterday, made up a chocolate sea salt granola recipe this week, joyfully packed up swim stuff and lunches and water bottles day after day, snuck in a visit with Great Grandma Kay, said yes to an impromptu boat day with friends... Maybe this summer should be about an un-bucket list-- a "enjoy the moment when you get the moment" kind of summer. 

Here are some "un-bucklist" moments from the last week :)

Family Stillwater bridge loop bike ride. we went up the lift bridge and I could hear Olle behind me as we neared the end of the 8% grade hill saying: I can do it. I can do it. I can do it. 

Our last "long run" before Grandmas. It ended with coffee and scones at Kim's. Now I don't want any run to end without this.

Tubing at Sally's. Where cheeks hurt from smiling.


I love this picture so much. Towards the end of our visit the kids started to get squirrel-y and I was kind of getting on them to calm down, but Kay said: I like that you have lots of energy. It made me want to be exactly like that when I am 101. What a gift it is to allow kids to be kids. 

VBS!! Illumination Station!!!! Insane amount of excitement and FUN


Lucy found 2 of my grays. She was adamant that she pull them out and I was adamant that she didn't. I won. 

She got a new-do! at a real salon. First time ever that mom didn't cut her hair.
Kid's in lake water. One of my favorite sights to see. 

this weeks goal= find all the moments to be grateful for. 
xo. edc.




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