It’s the same story every year. I come up with a huge list of all the things I want to do during the summer, and then summer passes by before I realize it. This summer is moving by especially fast since I am due to have a baby by the end of it. Of course, I have another massive list of all that I want to accomplish but I’m trying not to stress myself out over it. Summer is supposed be about having fun, right?
So here is my summer bucket list:
I am now homeschooling (it’s a long story), so I am constantly on the search for new learning ideas. I decided to help Monster build a terrarium using only materials gathered from our backyard (except for the jar).
Yesterday I locked myself out of my car. While waiting for a towing company to come break us into the car, I braced myself for a painful hour with a sometimes impatient 4-year-old. But once again Monster surprised me with his imagination and patience! He carefully carried rocks, two at a time, from a nearby garden and formed the most amazing rock pictures of his family (Mommy, Daddy and Monster, in that order).
One of my resolutions for the new year is to spend more quality time with my son (who has requested to be called Monster in my posts from now on). During the warmer months, we love to spend time outdoors hiking or playing at a local park. But now that the weather is painfully cold, we have decided that our quality time should consist of board games, cooking and crafts. Each week I will attempt to post the results of our crafts and cooking activities.
My family loves to hike! Hiking is great exercise, an excellent way to enjoy nature, a learning opportunity for kids, and an amazing way to get in some family time. As a result of our love for hiking, I have learned a few tricks and tips for hiking with children.
When the sun is bright and the air is warm, my three-year-old and I both have this uncontrollable urge to be outside. In an effort to keep him entertained, I have come up with a whole list of fun things to do outside.
