Fav Things About This Summer So Far
Bubbles
Watermelon Water play Being outside as much as we can Seems to be more fun and things to laugh about outside Chalk drawings all over my fence Quicker easier meals My trees in the backyard have provided a wonderful umbrella of shade for the afternoon The sandbox is a major source of attention Blueberries and strawberries Watching the kids just run run run The fun we're having with their Fairy Garden by our front crabapple tree- notes are being left every night and morning, dcks cannot wait to get here to see what she said and if she replied to their questions :) Miss Crystal Fairy need to come up with new ideas though. ;) Waiting for our chrysalides to turn into butterflies(hope it doesn't happen this weekend, they missed them turning into their chrysalis last weekend) Finishing our garden bridge yesterday and then they spent the rest of the time driving trucks and school buses over it. :) Picnic on the living room floor this week Omigosh how could I forget one of our high points?? Writing to our pen pals!! Your turn :D |
Less kids
Time off No set routine except for lunch/nap No stress about anything daycare Enjoying my own sons being home Lots of cook-outs/great food Volleyball time River time' Kayak-riding and on and on and on! :) |
Early morning sunrises
No winter gear Birds!! Bunnies!! Wildlife babies everywhere! TONS more outside time Water play Veggie gardens Sidewalk chalk Mobile library Ice cream truck Field trips DCF vacations :ouch: Sandbox play "Lunchable" type lunches Fresh fruit Sunshine!! I pretty much enjoy every season as each has it's positives and negatives and I love that when one season starts to grow weary, another is around the corner so we don't get burnt out on just one season.... but I will admit summer is much more laid back, easier and less stress.... easier to enjoy for sure! :Sunny: :Sunny: |
No lawn mowing. :p
The grass is dried up and crunchy. |
Water Play Fridays! The kids love playing in the water. We talk about the sea animals floating by and have a grand time. They get super tired and take epic naps! What could be better, especially on a Friday?!
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Having my school-aged son home everyday
No bus stop walks Only 1 child on Fridays Outside picnics Water toys Everybody's mood is improved |
I second "no winter gear" !!!
More unscheduled nights and weekends |
Sidewalk chalk
Painting rocks washing bikes and playhouses Watermelon Bubbles Snack outside at the picnic table Sand kitchen-nope can't handle a mud kitchen Water wall Painting the driveway and deck with water and full size paintbrushes Mixing sidewalk chalk with water for wonderful watercolor like fun Fun themes like watermelon week, root beer week, strawberry week Making flower soup ...oh the mixing and stirring and fun that goes on! The outdoor coffee shop....oh the mixing and pouring, and fun that goes on! Water table Daily trips to the park Story hour at the library |
My fave thing is that I have the summer off. I had a client pull unexpectedly and the rest of my families are all teachers. So excited!! happyface
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Originally Posted by childcaremom: |
I have dropped down to only three kids on Mondays this year (how many fit in my car), so we can go on more field trips. Today was our first summer field trip--a hike followed by a few hours on a little local river beach. We're doing several of those, and three plays by a great children's theater. Love Mondays!
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quiet summer
Being down to only 2 day-care kids plus my kiddo for the summer and last 2.5 months of my pregnancy :) plus they are all older 4&5 :) going to be a nice quiet summer playing in the water outside.
on the downside going to be so broke for the next yr :/ |
1) My vegetable garden.
2) I am no longer providing SA care. :D |
Originally Posted by Rockgirl: Having just one FT kiddo and one PT kiddo on the schedule. Having every Friday offhappyface |
Originally Posted by Play Care: I'm totally jealous of your Fridays! :) |
Watching my kids play in the pool, ride bikes, make chalk art with the neighbor kids. Its only our 2nd summer in this house - I think back to when all 5 of us lived in a 2 bdrm apartment...life is soooo much easier now. The apartment was a 3rd story walk up and I used to carry their bikes/scooters/chalk/balls up and down those stairs...now I just open the garage!
Lots of DCKs go on a few days of vacation here or there so I typically am down a kid or two, so it is a little quiet. Late night walks along the river with my puppy Sitting on the porch with DH and sipping beer or silly cocktails we create. Sundresses - I love 'em! So comfy! No holidays! October 31st - Jan1st feels like a stressful marathon to me. I try to do things like buy Christmas presents year round so there is less to do, but there are just so many events, obligations, projects etc. I love July- Sept. Not much happening. No presents to buy. No fily birthdays (expect mine lol). |
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