A Little Letter To August!

 

Oh-Hey August!

Please take your time this month and slow down. I want more summer with less heat waves. I want more time spent with my kids. More time to create memories. More time to relax and for all the kids to prepare unhurriedly before the school year begins.

Give us more time needed to spend with loved ones if we can. More hugs & kisses. More Beach days. More time to remember what summers used to be like as a kid so that I can pass those moments on to mine.

Because with time comes aging. For all of us. And before you know it we all have another birthday approaching.

So August-please slow down so that I can embrace September with open arms in knowing that school is going to resume after Labor Day, that I will be turning 51, that my only boy will officially become a teenager and my baby girl will be in her final year of high school.

And then…THE HOLIDAYS! So please…slow down!

Yours truly-Rose

A Little Letter To The Jersey Shore...

 

Dear Jersey Shore, 

I will never stop expressing my gratitude for living so close to you. And even though some beaches are an hour away that drive is nothing and we still go to take in all your beauty. We love you whether we get in the water or not. Just being with my family and better yet my son is so nice. Even when he  He loves the crashing of your waves and even though he complains knowing that he has to walk on sand in order to get his feet wet -once he takes off those flip flops and dips them into your ocean...he no longer complains. Instead, he has fun running along the water and of course trying to splash me with it! He loves the ocean bits and broken seashells that he finds around you. He's a kid through and through and I love that he can be more old school instead of staying at home playing on Roblox! You are what summer is all about. Kicking it 80's style and just living life outside in the summertime instead of being cooped up in the house! Thank you jersey shore for always being there for us in every season. But mostly in the summer time!

A Few Little Thank You Letters To Welcome May.

Can't believe May is here! Time sure does fly when there's a pandemic going on and your kids have been home since mid-March. Praying that our cities will recover so that life can have "life" again. With the weather being absolutely beautiful these days its hard to stay home. Spring is in full swing and we only have a month left of it and then Summahhhhhh! In spite of the virus we make the best of these days. I love my family and have learned so much through this experience. Still am. And although I feel as if I am such a grateful and compassionate person I am still learning and appreciating more and more each day. This pandemic has made me even more generous in all things. Here's to the beautiful month of May and since she arrived in a blink of an eye I'd like to thank her with a few little letters....

Little Letters- In Memory of Our Spring Break.

Dear Rutgers Gardens, 

Your simple garden is absolutley quaint and perfect. It is perfect for a walk any time of day. My children loved the smell of gardenia, and all the flowers that were planted. I also appreciate you being free of charge!

Little Letters To The Places We Love In New England.

Dear Lakeside Diner, 

My kids and I have fallen in love with you. Your expansive windows with the view of the lake makes it a better place to enjoy while eating good food. Your burgers, and fries, and breakfast are absolutely delicious!  Those old fashioned donuts are amazing! You truly are one of our favorite diners in the east coast, and next time we come we will make sure we bring Jon! 

A Little Letter To Summer From Our Beach Day!

Dear Summer, 

I can't believe we are already in the month of August, and I want you to know that even though it has been raining off and on since summer started that we are not giving up on you to have more days of sunshine! We have only been to the beach twice since school let out, and even though the kids and I are humble about that we can still use a few more beach trips. Especially since we were recently kicked off the beach  due to lightning, and rain. My husband hasn't even gone with us yet, so please please hang in there at least until school starts! We love the beach, and the sunshine, and splashing in the waves looking at hermit crabs, seashells, and eating beach snacks such as watermelon, grapes, and cantaloupe.