Putting the cleaning on HOLD for MEMORIES

We are fortunate and so loved.  We had the pleasure of both Lene and Anders here for 10 days.  It was the most glorious time.  Busy and fun. We did so many activities and our body's and our minds were utilized. And fun...... We had tons of fun.  It has been a long while since we were all together and our next meeting is uncertainly planned.  It was of great benefit to my son.

The activity and memories and photos are fantastic for my little boy.  He has a fantastic ability to recall detailed events, locations and situations.  He can remember the pumpkin patch with more clarity than I.  And ice skating. And jumping for hours on his trampoline.  And driving in the truck.  He will remember being hugged and the sword he got and the new hockey pads that he doesn't want to take off.  He will cry at random for a few days.  He will ride a roller coaster of emotions.  He will call out for his Anders and search for something that smells.  But we provided him with a mind full of happy memories and experiences that will sustain him for a bit of time.

I had a wonderful time myself.  But I did something not typically in my nature... I looked past the cleaning and scrubbing for a week.  Sure the dishes and laundry got done (we all needed clean things after a bonfire!) and the cooking was done (when we ate at home!).  And it was hard for me to look past that cleaning some days but I did it.  And guess what.... my house is still standing.  Nothing is crawling with germs.  Everyone was fine!  And no one really cared (if they did they didn't volunteer to clean anything).  Anders did take out trash unasked and they helped with laundry & cleaning kitchen.... but for the most part there was no other chore done for a week!  And it was HARD.  But the time was better spent WITH the people I love not being bothered by the state of affairs.  I once told someone "our house is not a museum, we live in it".... and I guess I put that into practice! 

I am blessed beyond words to have these young adults in my life. They are smart, kind, funny, affectionate and wonderful people. They come from a fantastic family that has taught them how to love each other and others.  And the week was awesome.  Of course I would love more but everyone needs to go back to reality.  I am proud of them both and of the accomplishments they make.  And I will forever have an open door for them.

If you want more pictures of our fun time together.... our fun memories