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My full and kooky life as a homeschooling mommy to 2 great kids, raising a child with HLHS (Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome), coping with depression, following Jesus, and being much too camera happy.

July was a mellow month with hours upon hours staying at home and trying to enjoy each other’s company. It’s been a mixture of squabbles, boredom, decluttering, spontaneous fun, too much video games/Lego, and growing.
This particular day he continued complaining that sister gets more of my attention on a regular basis and is “too connected” with me. A piggyback ride like old times greatly improved his mood.
This selfie is a reminder of our favorite pastime when I would carry/ hold him in the Ergo baby carrier. My back was not happy however.

Thank you Citysonnet for hosting this challenge! Have a great start to August 2020. Stay safe and well.

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25 responses to “City Sonnet: Goodbye July, 2020”

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thanks for the love ♥️♥️😃😃

      1. stoner on a rollercoaster Avatar

        You’re welcome. 🙂

  1. Cee Neuner Avatar

    Oh what a happy goodbye to July.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thank you! It’s been a slow month but we still managed to squeeze in some fun together. Don’t know how much longer they’ll want to play with me. lol
      Have a great weekend!

  2. Linda Schaub Avatar

    This is a cute picture – the opposite of your profile picture with Mom in front. Hope your back is doing better.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      What keen observation! I didn’t realize it had some resemblance to the profile pic.
      My back is doing good mostly. I had a bad knee issue that radiated all through my hips and back earlier this year. After that I’m more conscious of how I treat my back and legs. I’m also trying to improve my posture and to stand better.
      Have a great start to a new week!

      1. Linda Schaub Avatar

        Yes, you have recreated it in reverse. Well, baby yourself a little okay? Otherwise it might take a while to get back to normal.

  3. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

    I can’t believe July is over, Esther! It’s the 3rd day of August already. I’m planning on going to Oregon to see my granddaughters on August 21. My daughter will self-quarantine for 14 days before my arrival, and I’ll do the same. That means I won’t be going out after Friday. I’m looking forward to my trip.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Miriam, I can’t believe the summer vacation is almost over! I’m learning how quickly time passes when you look back, but the actual days are long. This COVID is making it harder to fill the days with something other than staying home.
      Wow, your Oregon trip is long overdue!! So excited for you. It’ll be wonderful to see your daughter’s family and her newborn. Take care till your travels and stay healthy!!

      1. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

        Exactly, Esther. Each day seems to be long, especially not being able to go where we want to go. We feel so limited and restricted. It makes the day longer. But as you said, days go by fast in a sense. I can’t believe it was 5 months ago (of 6 days short) we started the self isolate and social distancing.
        It won’t be over too soon. LA Unified School District wanted to open but teachers are protesting about the safety. I don’t know what happens to the schools. Have you heard of schools in your area?
        I look forward to my Oregon trip. I’ll be careful!

  4. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

    What a beautiful photo! It immediately reminded me of your profile photo. Here’s to a great August.

    1. singlikewildflowers Avatar

      Thank you! We take a lot of selfies together…they’re getting bigger so it’s getting hard for all of us to fit in one frame.
      I hope you have an early start to a good weekend. 🙂

      1. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

        You’re welcome! I understand, but I know it’s a joy watching them grow. 😄

        Thank you, and same to you, my friend!

      2. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        It is a joy when you see a new sprout or the leaves getting bigger. It’s the same phenomenon with plants but the novelty never wears off. The crazy part is finding out that overnight it grew a sprout or suddenly bloomed a flower.
        p.s. I thought your comment was about my gardening, so there I go talking about plants. But then

      3. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

        How true is that! Just yesterday, I was thinking the very same thing. It never gets old watching nature in action.

        Haha! That’s quite okay. I enjoy talking to you and I don’t mind talking about plants at all. 😃😄

      4. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        I knew you’d understand. Yesterday I asked my husband if he thinks I’m too forgetful and if it’s getting worse. He told me not to worry…there’s just too much on my mind.
        My kids on the other hand think my forgetfulness is funny and terrible at the same time. Many times we arrived one day or one hour too late or too early for their classes. It’s alarming when you drive up and the lots is empty. lol

      5. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

        You shouldn’t worry, but try to slow down and relax a bit daily. Kids would find any condition of ours amusing!

      6. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        Your advice is something that I need to incorporate in my life. When I relax, I really need to relax mentally too.
        True, kids are very flexible!
        Have a great week. hugs

      7. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        But then I realized you were talking about the selfie pics…
        You know how I roll! Forgetfulness. lol

      8. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar

        Haha! Like I said, it’s quite okay! I really enjoy our talks no matter what topic we’re discussing.

      9. singlikewildflowers Avatar

        Same here! Many hugs…

  5. singlikewildflowers Avatar

    It shocks me to see how quickly they are growing and maturing. They’ve been saying some sarcastic things and it’s driving me nuts. But they funny thing is that they’ll say it and not really know what it means. lol.

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