I am writing!

I am really enjoying the hot sunshine, especially after a cold wet spring! We go camping and enjoy the beautiful places around here as much as we can, and I have my children around so much more- it's one of my favorite pleasures. These things do have a tendency, though, to keep me from writing much- or often.
So tonight, I appreciate that I can simply sit here with the evening air sweetly cooling me through the open windows, as the sun sets and the birds start singing... Speaking of which, I made a mistake. In an attempt to treat myself to a sweet taste of spring while waking up early on cold, not-yet-light-out mornings, I set my alarm to call me to consciousness each day to the sound of little birds singing. It was lovely, a charming way to wake up, really. Still, it has had the drawback of conditioning me to wake up to birdsong. Now that summer is come, and our little feathered friends excitedly greet the sunrise around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m., I wish I could sleep through them. Alas- I must rely on earplugs to catch a few more winks if I desire to sleep any linger than the birdies! I am grateful for earplugs- let me tell you!

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