This break has been full and fun. From my parents' trip up, to my time in Kansas City for the AP World History Reading, to the two Scout camps (and one campout), to the Wednesday Marvel Movie Marathons, to a dipnetting excursion, my calendar stayed pretty packed throughout. We also had one of our busiest summers for our cabin rental since we started AirBNB four years ago.
There are some areas where I fell short this summer. My exercise regime was often lacking even on the weeks when I was home. My prospectus has still not managed to pass muster at the university review level, meaning that my dissertation is still rather stalled out (although there were only a few areas of "alignment" that needed adjustment this week). I also have not done much in the way of creative writing.
Still, I also feel like I made progress. I made a large effort to spend more time doing things with the boys this summer. We finally got our firepit in and completed. Overall, my weight has been down, and aside from this persistent cough, I'm feeling healthier.
There's a lot of worry and anxiety going through my mind about this upcoming school year, so I'm glad I've had a pretty good summer to get me ready for it. I'm a bit sad to see it come to an end, but I'm looking forward to what the future holds as well. I just want to enjoy this last bit.