We have officially gone from reveling in summer to hating it here at my house.   Perhaps I shouldn’t speak for my husband and child, but I am in official “enough oppressive heat already” mode. Sigh. And it’s only June. 
 
But I got a little kick in the pants this past weekend. Some things happened that made me rekindle my little summer fling with, well, summer.
 
First, I hit up the Farmers’ Markets again. Carrboro’s Farmers’ Market just brings joy to my heart and my tastebuds! It is a fabulous place to take the kids, too. Breads and sweet breakfast pastries available to snack on…fruits and veggies of all colors of the rainbow that only appear in the summer…meats that aren’t over-produced…and flowers and plants to try your own farming at home. Plus when my son and I tire of looking at and tasting the bounty, we like that the kids playground is perfect for tots and littler kids. It’s a great Saturday morning overall.
 
It gets better when we head over to Weaver Street Market. I sit on the benches in the shade eating my bagel while C throws pebbles and otherwise engages in properly 2-year-old-boy deviant behavior.
 
Second, the other event that happened this weekend that made me rejuvenate, was the Pick Your Own trip we did. My son and I LOVED strawberry season. Strawberries are full of promise: the beginning of warm weather, living off the land, outdoor activities. It’s a great time. But when the strawberries are over, then what? Enter the blueberry! Over on Mom in Chapel Hill this week we’ll be suggesting, reviewing, and recommending 2 different local spots to go and have your child pick their own food. That’s right – they will know where fruits come from. But a little preview: we loved both Patchwork Farm and Herndon Hills.
 
So Chapelboro friends, life is back to good here. After a day at the pool, sweating and fanning myself, I am now off to get this blueberry cobbler out of the oven. Have a good one!