We are in our second week on summertime. The first was a doozy. It has rained non-stop for days here. The storms have been much needed, they have been beautiful, they have been refreshing. But for little kids that just need to get outside and play they have been torture. And, I will admit, torture for me because of their whining.
I have no doubt it must be hard for my 1st grader (oops, he just reminded me he is a 2nd grader now) to have school from 9 to 3:45, learning, playing, recess and something to keep him busy all day to coming home without a lot of planning going on. I am one of those moms who dislikes tons of activities planned out. Or more specifically, I don't want to pay for lots of activities. Don't get me wrong, we have a zoo pass, the two oldest are in a day camp for a couple hours each day this week, we will get together with friends to play and do swim lessons and other things here and there but to plan out each and every day is way beyond my abilities. I also feel that kids need to create their own entertainment and I am more than willing to facilitate that. And frankly, they can be bored once in a while. Wow, I am sounded jaded already and we have just begun.
So, what I am asking is this: what home-based activities do you provide for you kids? What supplies are a must have for summer livin'? What has worked and what hasn't? And what summertime activities (lessons, camps, things of that nature) are a must for you? Don't be shy, we are kind and lovely moms in need here at we chirp. I promise.
And don't forget the hi tree giveaway in the post below.
~mavis
