It is a Sunday night in June and I have had the sincere pleasure of enjoying dinner outside on our back patio, then watching our three kids play nicely... which included them configuring a jump-rope fashioned as a safety belt for each rider on our backyard tree swing. Whilst attached to said swing via jump-rope seat-belt, the rider was spun completely into one direction until the swing could no longer turn. Then, a swift back turn released the child into a quickly unwinding spin. The backyard (and probably several backyards) were then filled with the deep laughter of our 11 1/2 year old, the squealing excitement of our 5 year old, and the alternating giggle-squeal from our 8 year old. Good old fashioned backyard hi-jinks. Afterwards, I was watering the garden and realized the moon was full. So, I peeled the kids from their ice cream bowls, pulled on flip flops and we walked. The outside air was pinched slightly with the scent of jasmine. The distant sounds of restless peacock echoed ala fantasy island and the kids - especially the two boys, wheeled ahead of mom and pop with youthful exuberance and sibling symmetry. When we rounded the corner, my oldest son tricked me into thinking there was a dead lizard on the sidewalk. A quick step and scream, and an unseen slap on his behind got us moving again. As we came home, the kids put away their scooters and bike, went in the side gate & hopped up the back steps. Bath time -- there was still school tomorrow...Bed-time....this pleasure has to end, I suppose. And now, as I quickly jot this down before my memory fades, the $40 water fountain I got on deep discount churns water through with the consistency of rain drops. My daughter has a book to read while I write and I am more than thankful as I reflect on this evening. As a Realtor, I make memories like this possible...as I help people find their home. As a mom, I make memories like this building blocks, as my kids experience and grow. Today, I not only had a wonderful evening but I also met with some clients who are a family of their own. We are selling their house, they are also buying a new house, and I am hopeful for them and the memories they will make in their new home. I have to say, I think that is what I like BEST about my job!