That last post was so whiny. I don’t have much to say right now, but at least I’ll attempt to say something nice!! (Grocery shopping continues to be a huge pain around here, though...)

Big news around here is that we’re making J’s transition into the “big-girl” room this weekend. I’m painting tomorrow and hopefully we’ll be able to pull it all together and get a bed and have the whole thing done with. I began to realize that if we didn’t manage to pull it off this weekend it likely won’t happen this summer. How’s that for depressing? Anyway, I’ve done my best to prepare her for the change. She’s not one to manage big changes very well, particularly if she perceives that she’s being prodded along in making the change. She’ll be picking out her own bedding (and I realize that she may well try to choose dinosaurs or dump trucks or neon-pink princess warriors...), and I’ve chosen a painting scheme to truly turn the nursery into her very own space.

And about that...I’m a little sad, honestly, although I’m ready to say goodbye to the green walls and Noah’s ark. It’s just a little hard to swallow that I painted that room for A six (!!!) years ago, and now we will not be needing a nursery ever again. I was just saying that I love the kids at their current ages. It really is wonderful to see them growing up. I just wish they could do that without, you know, growing up.

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This summer I have realized how absolutely much I love making lunch for my kids. When I used to be here by myself, I wouldn’t give lunch a thought, and oftentimes would go without. But I find it simply lovely that children need that break and mid-day nourishment. I love sitting down to lunch with them, and I love the challenge of putting together colorful lunches of foods they enjoy. Oddly enough, I find myself thinking more about a balanced meal at lunch time more so than at dinner. That’s not to say that they don’t eat their fair share of PB&J. But I like that it’s PB&J made by me, in the way that I know they like it, and balanced with some other, more nutritious things alongside. It’s one of the most satisfying things I do all summer.