This morning was filled with laughter and silly play with three little boys. Summer vacation means lounging around in PJ's and living easy. Just enjoying the moments. We have made strawberry Popsicle's and played at the park. Watched movies and taken afternoon naps. I love watching my kids play in the summer heat and the memories of my childhood summers spent with neighborhood friends.

I have learned so much over the past few months about love. I never imagined that at my age I would still be learning life lessons but they come daily. The basics are taught when children are little and then it seems that life steps in and teaches the harder lessons. I look at my little children and I love them so much and I see so much greatness in all of them. I have never taken the easy way in my life. My mom and dad taught me the difference between right and wrong and I listened but always had to challenge it. It was never enough to just have them tell me, I had to experience it. A month ago I told Jaxson not to touch the pan on the counter because it was hot and would hurt him. I turned around and while I was not looking, he touched it. He cried and I attended to his finger which was red but not damaged. I have reflected on that over and over again because I realized that day the love for a parent and a child. I gave Jaxson the lesson and told him why he shouldn't touch the pan but he did and it hurt him. And I love him so I was there to love him and try to soothe his pain. Then gently remind him that I tried to teach him before he had to experience the pain. And in this point in my life, I realize that as an adult, I am still touching the pan and that love, when it is true unselfish love, never goes away.

****Had to add something I forgot. I went to see Eclipse at midnight opening night and LOVED it. Best movie of the series so far! I wish I could have been in Utah with my Utah Twilight nerds but I am grateful for my Jersey Twilight nerds! Was harder this time to go at midnight since I have a baby that likes to stay up late and wake up early but worth it***********************