Seize the Pool Day — Samantha Leigh Burns

There is something in California called "May Gray" & "June Gloom," so it's not always sunny So-Cal and we have been missing the sunshine lately. (Don't worry, I won't complain too much; I know we are among the weather-fortunate people.) Anyways, we finally had some clear skies yesterday, so Max and I headed to the pool at our new complex right after lunch! I left all the dishes in the sink, Max's highchair was still covered in food (as was the 6 foot diameter of space underneath known as the splash zone) & toys were everywhere. Sometimes though, you have to leave the mess behind and just seize the pool day! (I paid for it later when I finally tackled the mess I avoided all day, but it was well worth it.) We splashed, twirled, jumped & ran around the pool. Max threw his football about 7 inches away from us & we frantically tried to get it back about 342 times which produced the most incredible giggles. After we got out of the pool, we hung in the cabana, sat on a bunch of different chairs (our complex has the most ridiculous amount of chairs everywhere) & "played" chess! I loved every second of it because I love every second I get to spend with Max. Seriously, every second. He is pure joy. Joy on two tiny legs that think they're faster than they are. (Cue the spills!)

I hope you take lots of time this summer to seize the pool days, or sprinkler days, or slip and slide days or beach days! Enjoy the sun, your kids & the gift that God gives us called SUMMER!

If you look closely, you can see his face still has remnants from lunch!

Checkmate.  (I have no idea how to play chess.) — Checkmate. (I have no idea how to play chess.)