It could be because all three of my kids are in a super fun camp from 9am-3pm everyday. But I really think it's the no homework that has me whistling a happy tune.
This past school year was the busiest I've experienced so far. I said yes to every volunteer job I was asked to do and it was just too much. I spent the whole year just barely keeping my head above water. I shuffled my kids from place to place, powered through one assignment so we could start on the next, raced from t-ball field to soccer field in order not to miss anyone's big moment. I am looking forward to slowing down and reconnecting with my family.
When I came across this I decided we had to make one. So we sat down as a family and created a Summer To Do List. I'm pretty excited about rediscovering my inner fun mom and creating some summer memories.
- Have a lemonade stand
- Make homemade ice cream
- Go to Gilroy Gardens
- Have a picnic on the beach
- Go berry picking
- Camping with Dad
- Go to the SF Aquarium and Rainforest Cafe
- Go to a Giants game
- Family hike
- Vacation at Bass Lake and Napa
- Read Little Women
- Have a water balloon fight
- Go out to breakfast
- Visit the Oakland Zoo
- Do a puzzle
- Make pizza on the BBQ
- Rent a waterslide and have friends over
- Make a family mural
- Go golfing (boys)
- Get pedicures (girls)
- Finish Summer Bridge books
- Kids plan and cook dinner
- Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
- Go to the yogurt shop
- Build a tree house
- Have an ice cream social
- Go to the San Mateo County Fair
- See Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
What's on your to do list this summer?
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Honestly, keep my kids and I alive and well! HA! And sleep as much as I can! I'm now 18 weeks pregnant, and BOTH of my kids are a tad needy these days. :( But I like the idea of making a fun summer to-do list. Mine would definitely include some nesting stuff for the new babe. I think I'm going to do it! And post it to my blog for all the world to see. I wish I was your neighbor and could just tag along with you guys - because it sounds like you have a TERRIFIC summer ahead of you! Yay for fun!
I love your list. I need to look back at mine. I remember making it, I don't remember what I put on it.
Day camp...it's such a lovely thing.
Oh one more thing...how does one make a pizza on a BBQ? I now have a BBQ and I'm using it often, but Pizza would be neat.
Issa- pre-made pizza dough on a pizza stone. Easy peasy.
I was just telling Issa that I totally need to do this one!
lovely list, K !!!
pedicures, pizza, ice cream socials? beautiful!
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