we finally got a break in the heat.
it rained this afternoon while i got a wonderful nap.
which was promptly interrupted by three kids jumping on me.
oh…..it was soooooo funny…..not.
anyway….the heat has lifted.
the windows are open.
the cicadas are singing really loudly.
i am letting my kids watch a movie till way past bedtime…..Kit Kittredge.
(the boys are so starved for tv they are even watching it!)
it is a good night.
these girls…..have been fighting every day all summer.
talby wants to be left alone and annie wants to be with talby 24/7 ….that is the main reason for the fighting.
so this short little break for an hour outside was really nice.
they were quoting movie lines and giggling like crazy.
this week i am going to jam whatever else i can into our days.
we still have about ten things on the summer list.
ten things in three days?
oh my.
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Alina - My kids have been fighting all summer also….lil brother wants to be with big sis all day and she wants to be alone sometimes.
erica - Meg,
I love your blog and am glad I happened upon it (amazingly thru searching for the rainbow cake recipe…) these pictures are so great of your girls! I just read this article last week and thought you might like it– it sure made ME appreciate my sisters even more!
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-sister-effect.html
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Heather R. - Sweet pics. 🙂 I grew up with a brother. I wonder sometimes what the sister bond is like.
Melissa - makes me want another girl so mckinley can have a sister…then again, i’m super tired. maybe *i* can be her bff?.!? LOL
Janelle - Love these pictures! Reminds me so much of my childhood, except my sister wouldn’t play with me. She was 7 years older. My two girls are 2 years apart – my sister didn’t fight with me either. But man, two years apart is rough, they fight non-stop!I’m always thrilled when I get photos of them smiling and playing together.
Jennifer - Umm. Thanks a LOT for the meatball recipe. Best meatballs ever. My thighs and buns on the other hand. They do not thank you.
Karen - I am so jealous that you’re still staying up late and enjoying summer! We’ve been back in school a week already!
Stephanie@Geezees - LOVE these pictures of your girls, they are soo cute!!
`Kelly - Those are pictures they will cherish when they’re all growed up. They’re so cute! Talby is for sure going to be another total knock-out like her big sister!
Anna - Tell me – where did you get Annie’s bathing suit? My 3-year-old would LOVE it.
Jacqui - wow its amazing to me how much annie has grown just since i’ve started reading this blog but this summer your photos of her …. she is a big little girl now 🙂
beth - Love those pictures of Annie and Talby…they are so full of life…Your Annie and my Lexi sound so alike…just so full of energy. Yikes a lot to do in three days. We don’t go to school till next week.
Congrats to the winner of your book. I just wished I liked to read but I don’t I do most my reading online on blogs…
Cate O'Malley - so many adorable pictures, full of personality! My kids are the same way – my daughter wants to be with her 8-year-old brother non-stop. He’s not having it. My sister is 8 years younger so I totally get it. I should probably apologize to her for tormenting her during our childhood.
Angela - This post made me happy and sad. Happy for you and sad for me. lol
I have no sisters and no daughters! Two brothers and three sons. I need some estrogen in my life!!!!
jodi @ back40life - is it not unbelievable that summer is over??? we’re in SC and school starts back here this week…mind boggling! enjoy your last week!
Jessi H. - Your girls are beautiful 🙂 Also, facebook keeps suggesting that I add your husband under “People you may know”….I laugh everytime he pops up. I don’t know you or your husband. Anyway, your blog is wonderful. I come here every day, excited to steal ideas for ways to make fun memories with my kids. Your blog makes me happy 🙂
Lisa - Adorable pictures! We watched KK at our house yesterday too. Or “Kit Witwidge” as my little one calls it.
Melanie - Such cute pictures:) I would say that you have a full 3 days to get that list finished:) Good luck with that! LOL
deb meyers - shhhhhh….even my 16yo son will sit through Kit Kittredge b/c of Joan Cusack : )
Talby and Annie, so cute. It’s been fun watching Talby’s front teeth come in!
Kimberlee J. - Love these…bottle this for the week. 🙂
Michelle - Australia - I hope that when Annie and Talby are older, they look back at that gorgeous series of pics from the post today and say ‘Remember when?’ and ‘Wasn’t that Summer just the best?’ You are creating beautiful memories for your children. What more could a Mother want?
citymouse - I am so thankful for days when my kids get along. That in itself is a blessing!
tara - i was just thinking how wonderful it would be to have a sister or for my girl to have a sister and how loving those two looked and then read your comment! reality check.
but they are beautiful girls and lucky to have each other.
enjoy your last summer days.
what i wouldn’t do for a nap…interrupted or not.
Tracy - Such cute photos of your girls. My baby sister and I fought a lot growing up but are now closer than sisters – she is my very best friend in the world. I’m sure your girls will be the same way when they are older. Wow, only 3 days until school starts back? I wish ours was – we don’t go back until September 2nd. I’m ready for the Fall and our “normal” routine of school, etc., however my kids aren’t – LOL Congrats to the winner of the book – I am going to find it now. Have a great day, Meg and thanks again for sharing – I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing what you and your beautiful family have been up to. Big hugs! :o)
Rhonda - Loved these photos. Reminded me of being a young girl during the summer. Not a care in the world. All children should feel happy, safe and loved. It’s obvious yours feel that way. Good job, Mom.
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Meg, Annie and Talby are getting so beautiful! 🙂 So glad you got a sorta nap today… 🙂
candice boatright - I have three boys and the oldest two have been fighting too…but happiness will glimmer through, won’t it? Love that. Unrelated–wanted to let you know that remembering your fun-filled dive on the slip-n-slide gave me the guts to do a cannonball at the pool today. My 6 year old was thrilled. Thanks, Meg.
The Lady of the House - Your girls are stinkin’ CUTE! Ha! As I was reading the first part I was totally wondering, hmm…. wonder how her summer list is going – crazy, huh? Anyhow, LOVE naps during a rainstorm.
Happy Week, The Lady of the House
Deputy's Wife - That is a great photo set! The fighting is happening with our two youngest also. Every single day this summer. The other day, my oldest son threatened to duct tape my mouth shut if I said “Can we all get along here for a moment, please?” Evidently I have said that a lot this summer.
AshleyAnn - Those make me sad my girl doesn’t have a sister…maybe one day.
Chaos-Jamie - Funny! as I scanned through the photos, I kept thinking, “I’ve got to get Abby a sister!” And then to read the final paragraph. Mayyyyyyybe not. 😉
Holly - those girls are adorable! Mine have been fighting all summer also! As far as Crazy Love goes I read it a while ago and loved it!