Ashley and I kept our niece, Allysse, five days a week this summer. Occasionally, Ashley would keep her alone while I was in class or at work once a week and I would keep her alone when Ashley was teaching. For the most part, it was a team effort. At the swimming pool, at the park, playing putt-putt, visiting Cosi. It also made for a loooooong and tiring summer at times.
Which is why I've really cherished these last couple of quiet weekends with Ashley. They've been moments for us to spend alone and enjoy one another's company. Relaxing and leisurely, compared to weekdays with Allysse at least.
Today was my last Saturday with Ashley of the summer. On Monday, teacher workdays begin. On Tuesday, we start pre-assessing Kinders. On Thursday, I meet my students and their families. The following Monday, 180 days of learning begin.
I feel bad because I don't feel that I took full advantage of my first full summer with Ashley. We were so busy with Allysse that we didn't make as much time for ourselves. Alas, the past is the past and you've got to take advantage of the days alone that you do have.
I enjoyed my Saturday with Ashley. We spent a little time at the pool, took a nice walk at Dawes Arboretum, had dinner at Ruby Tuesday's (salad bar, YUM), took a bike ride in and around Hebron, and had soft-served ice cream at Ashley's favorite, Hayman's. I wish we had more days like this during the summer, but we've got many more summers to look forward to.
I love you.
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