Normal

Normally by June 21st ...

... long sleeves, sweatshirts, and fleece p.j. bottoms have long since abandoned the laundry pile.

... the kids have thoroughly exhausted an inflatable pool and sprinklers.

... the air conditioning runs more often than not.

... sitting by the pool doesn't turn you purple.

... a rain storm invites playing in the puddles rather than bundling up.

... you wouldn't say, "Hot chocolate sounds really good right now."

... considering the current temperature brings dread of July and August.

... we've gone through a substantial amount of sunscreen.

... you wouldn't wonder how much snow will be on the ground when you send your scout to camp.

... you don't have to bring jackets to a baseball game.

... popsicles don't bring on the shivers.

Let's just say I'm ready for a little bit of normal. Thankfully, the day after the summer solstice has been beautiful and sunny and given me hope that summer is finally on its way.