It is afternoon, a quiet time at our house.  The baby went down for a nap without a word, and I can hear Isabella signing to herself - it won't be long until she too falls asleep.  My boys are outside, one running around in swim trunks, jumping in and out of the little pool, and the other wishing he could get in the water....he could have, had he not gotten into trouble earlier....

And now I can hear the waterfaucet being turned on ever so slowly.  I imaging they are filling up a bucket or cups or something, and drenching each other.  They normally aren't allowed to play with the water, but, I think I'll let this one pass....after all, it is HOT outside Mom!  And they are turning it off, not letting it run. 

In a bit I'll call them in and maybe attempt to make a milkshake - though I don't have any yogurt or ice cream...I have milk, and eggs - I've heard of protein drinks with raw eggs - but UGH!  the idea of raw eggs turns my stomach - always has...I'm sure it is safe, but I can't get past the idea of a slimy, runny egg in my beverage.  Maybe I'll find some frozen blueberries in the freezer - I could just make ice milk with a little jam in it, if all else fails....or I have pudding...wonder how a shake would taste with just milk and pudding mix in it?  Maybe I've stumbled onto the newest and greatest thing - pudding shakes?


Stay cool - and many Blessings,
Hope