dog days of summer

Edit: I reposted "dog days of summer". My computer shut down and for some reason it posted and I couldn't go back and edit it. Read this one!=)

and it's not even summer technically! Apparently it's been setting all kinds of records around here lately. All I know is, it's hot and been in triple digits ever day for over a week. If it's 105 in mid-June, August scares me=P

Today has been a very fun, summertime day. After about a 30 min stroller battle with Shep, we set out very early for a little walk. The boys had been saving their prize points at HEB (our local grocery store) for several months. We finally had enough to pick out a good prize!

After the walk, we were all pretty hot, so it was pool time! I told Shep multiple times to pick out cars for the pool (he likes to drive them on the steps) We set out, armed with blue freeze pops (thank God there were two blue freezer pops left, since they wanted the same color), only to find upon getting there he didn't bring any cars. After a little pool drama, we walked back home and got some cars. The rest of the time at the pool was very relaxing...we had a little discussion as we walked back to get the cars and maybe they listened a little??=)

This afternoon Conner and I plan to make this:

Classic Lemonade

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved; let cool. In a pitcher, combine the syrup with 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons) and 2 1/2 to 3 cups water. Pour over ice. Serves 4

The boys love lemonade and Conner had asked recently if we could make our own.

Tonight is pulled pork tacos with pico, avocado, salsa...the works. Then, hopefully, (fingers-crossed) the boys will be worn out enough to go to bed without too much drama, so Zack and I can watch the new True Grit without interruption=)

It always makes me excited to plan fun days for my boys. I was thinking about how much I delight in blessing them and how that relationship is similar to my relationship with God and how much he delights in blessing me. How often do I plan wonderful fun things for my kids only to be met with their complaining, fighting, selfishness and disobedience. I am the same way towards God. I'm selfish, instead of thankful. He has such great plans for me and wants to bless me and yet I complain and grumble against Him. I'm like Shep, who screamed the whole time I tried to get him in the stroller for a fun outing. I was trying to bless him and yet he resisted with his whole being. I picture God telling me to stop resisting his plan...to stop hanging on to my plans so tightly...so he can bless me.

"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!" Matthew 7:11