because it starts getting hot. The door blows open with a
southern gush of air -an opportunity for heat and humidity to mug us and drive
us out of our comfort zone. The heat primes itself through June with shorter
bursts of intense microwave action – less prone from invading cold fronts, readying
us for persistent waves through July and August. The sun is higher in the air, offering
more time for heat from daylight in the 24 pieced pie, making it tough to get
the kids to sleep at night – though they seem to grow accustomed to it.
because Memorial Weekend comes about. A time to reflect and
think back on loved ones who left impressions in our head that don’t seem to
fade despite their lack of being. Inconsistent weather on this weekend leaves
one asking whether to picnic, whether to party, or whether to catch up on stuff…
cleaning the cars out, sleep, gardening…
because of the hassle of changing closets from heavy to light - though
increasing warmth makes it difficult to last through May. Traditionally, the khaki comes
about, lighter, brighter, a little too approachable like an inviting glass of limeade - bright and cold but tart.
Pack away the long sleeves, the sweaters, the jeans and make way for shorts,
short sleeves, tank tops, muscle shirts, flip flops and other open toed shoes. What
still fits whom? Who needs new? The boys socks have holes, can we get by
without new ones until after summer?
because our youngest will keep growing. He can speak now and
understands through disrupted communication and is napping less and wants to be outside with the older two. He will be that last one and
soon won’t need diapers or that hefty toddler seat. He strives to keep up and
to play, interact and fuss with and like the other two – who also keep moving
on.
They don’t look back, they look out beyond May. They can’t wait for cool pool parties on hot days, special holidays and occasions like the Fourth of July, or to wear their swimsuits all day while blasting away with their squirt-guns.
They don’t look back, they look out beyond May. They can’t wait for cool pool parties on hot days, special holidays and occasions like the Fourth of July, or to wear their swimsuits all day while blasting away with their squirt-guns.
Until they become us and start looking back - moreso than forward.
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