Went to the movies
She ate popcorn off the floor
And never sat still

Attention parents
Do not send couscous to camp
A clean-up nightmare

Life story exchange
While in the line at Trader Joe's
Loquacious cashiers

Cash only, fell short
The woman said send a check
Surprised by kindness

Summer brings me peace
A renewed sense of spirit
And flip flop tan lines

She sounds much louder
In a quiet atmosphere
Library visit

Sad to leave my girl
But wedding bells are ringing
Off to celebrate

Is it really here?
Only thirty-nine minutes
Until summer starts!

Her temper tantrums
Have become far more frequent
Now that she is two

I turned in my grades
And said goodbye to students
Summer vacation

Fancy ice cream splurge
It wasn't even on sale
Worth every penny

Ten pounds of trouble
My cover-stealing feline
Takes up so much room

Home with a sick tot
We made a Father's Day gift
To pass a slow day

Joyous June arrives
Children wiggle in their seats
Summer fills their brains

My first two mile run
With the stroller in ages
I think I might die

I remind myself
It's all about perspective
And I'm quite lucky

A foot long hot dog
Post Field Day victory meal
Not a healthy choice

My slippery skin
Sports a greasy sunblock veil
Ninety degree days

A three day weekend
With my little family
Makes my heart happy

Soft pink peonies
With tissue paper petals
Brighten my springtime