There's just something about summer, especially early summer, that makes my heart flutter. Maybe it's that everything is green. Or I that can go barefoot, or at least not wear socks. Maybe it's that I find peace in the summer - a peace that is found deep in my soul, guttural almost - a peace that I lose in the winter.
Regardless, summer is a time when I can spend more time with my family, with John, and at home.
Home.
That's a pretty cool place to be in the summer.
And sometimes that gets on John's nerves a little bit. I think it's because he's jealous that I get time off, but he claims otherwise. Read on, dear friends, read on.
There are so many reasons why I love summer, and why sometimes John doesn't love summer. Let me give you 10...
What John doesn't like about this: He's just jealous.
Why I love summer #2:I can wake up and enjoy my favorite part of the day: Morning. The dew, the stillness, the new light, the smell, the birds, even the rabbits.
What John doesn't like about this: Since I am an early riser, I usually go to bed earlier in the summer. And he's a night owl.
Why I love summer #3:Drying clothes on the clothesline. Enough said.
What John doesn't like about this: I hang his underwear on the line. But to be fair, I hang mine on the line too...sometimes.
Why I love summer #4:Concerts and other musical events held outdoors. And downtown. Only a few blocks from our home. Where they allow you to bring your own cooler. And a blanket. Heaven...
What John doesn't like about this: I want to go to virtually every free outdoor concert offered in our area. Sometimes he just wants a night to relax. Whatevs.
Why I love summer #5:Crafty, eco-friendly projects on my house, for my house, or around my house.
What John doesn't like about this: There is usually a component of each project that requires John's assistance, hence: My projects become his projects.
Why I love summer #6: Farmer's Markets. CSA's.
What John doesn't like about this: He likes this, but he also likes fast food.
Why I love summer #7: Fishing.
What John doesn't like about this: Nothing. He likes fishing. And drinking beer. And camping.
Why I love summer #8: My garden, and the produce it yields.
What John doesn't like about this: My continual chatter about all things tomatoes.
Why I love summer #9: DOG PARK!
What John doesn't like about this: Nothing. He also likes the dog park.
Why I love summer #10: Dates.
What John doesn't like about this: Planning our dates.
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