Summer that is. Today was Caleb's last day of preschool and I'm a little sad. It's a combination of his growing up and his no longer being in preschool as he starts Kindergarten in just a couple months, coupled with knowing that summer is here and the kids are all out of school.
So I'm just a bit sad today.
Summer, for me, is officially here. I've got several things lined up and thought out to keep us all busy and in each other's good graces. Here's what we've got going on:
* I bought a daily devotional for the kids and I to use every morning. It is my hope that this will help feed their desire to know the Lord more as well as give us all a good focus and start each day.
* starting next week Mae and Caleb (affectionately known as MaeLeb) have swim lessons starting next week for the next two weeks.
* a camping trip with friends has been set for mid July, and our family will be extending the trip for just ourselves by a few extra days.
* MaeLeb are also signed up for our church's VBS for the first week of August.
* Other things we can do each week are swim at the neighborhood pool, go to the library, then we can also go to the gym (good thing the kids love going!) oh! and I just saw this morning on another friends blog that Regal Cinemas offer free movies twice a week for kids, so we are so doing that! (thanks Becca for the tip!)
What plans do you have to keep the kids (and yourself) entertained this summer? I'd love to squeeze in some other activities here and there! (hint hint with the ideas!) *big grin*
Wednesday, June 11
And So It Begins....
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I am always a bit anxious with the start of summer. How am I going to deal with all 4 home ALL day?
Each summer I make a list of different activities I want to do, parks, ice cream, hikes, swimming and put them in a jar. Then we are to draw out an activity to do that day. Some days we're able to do the activity others we are not. We usually accomplish most from our jar, but my oldest gets upset when we are unable to do whatever is chosen. My new plan: I found a weekly menu calendar that I think I'll use to plan out our weeks. I'd like assign some activity each day: Monday=crafts, Tuesday=cooking, Wednesday=PE (swimming or hiking etc). I think with the weekly flexibility I can plan out my work days and other responsibilities,yet still pack in a bunch of fun stuff. Maybe more planned out and less random will help. Hopefully
I like your daily devotional, I think I may use that idea.
Heather
Sounds like you have some fun stuff planned. It will fly by! I just started looking for a few fall items on sale in the next size up for D.
Sounds like you've got good stuff! I'm still trying to email you about California THIS WEEK. I just have to get in touch w/my fam there. You know how it is not having your own car or schedule...
We will see you at VBS in August!
Bread oh so yummy...thanks for sharing with me.
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