Our day started out rainy, whiny, and with a temper tantrum. But then the sun came out, an attitude changed, and things got better. FYI, the temper tantrum had nothing to do with the weather and neither did the changing attitude.
Once the weather got better we headed over to Empire, MI to find a beach so we could go swimming. The beach was beautiful. It was not as big as Grand Haven or Ludington but the view was spectaular. We could see the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes down both sides of the beach. The water was a beautiful aquamarine and quite warm for Lake Michigan. The intense heat this summer had really warmed up the Grerat Lakes.
When we were at the beach I was watching Julia make sand castles and a thought crossed my mind. I remembered reading a book to Julia when she was younger about all the lasts. The last time someone crawls. The last time someone is small enough to carry. The last time someone takes a nap. Then I thought, this might be the last summer Julia likes to play in the sand and make sand castles. She is getting too old too quickly. This summer she is eleven going in twelve and still likes to play at the park and make sand castles. Next summer she might think all that is babyish. I hope she stays young for a little while longer. I'm not read for a teenager yet.
Michelle, what an awesome idea!! And I love this memory...I am having the same emotional pulls with Lauren. Thanks for the perspective!!!
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