We just got back from a wonderful five days at the beach. It was the perfect way to kick off our summer: sunshine, boogie boarding on the waves, sandcastles, ice cream cones, and the hint of a tan.
When I was little, summer seemed to last for years. A single day was easily 48 hours long. Now that I'm a mom, I know the summer days slip by much too fast. So, here are my goals to try to savor the sweetness of summer a little extra...
1. Read - at least four novels by the end of the summer (surly I can fit that in!) and chapter books to the kids every night.
2. Berries - pick, eat, and make into pies and jam.
3. Let the kids catch fireflies every time they ask.
4. Take more candid pictures. My pictures are always the posed, cheesy-smiley pictures.
5. Go for long runs (I'll have to build up to this one).
6. Walk or play in the back yard with the family as soon as dinner dishes are done.
7. Weekly trips to the library.
8. Weekly trips to the swimming pool.
9. Weekly trips to the playground.
10. Keep the freezer stocked with Popsicles.
11. Take advantage of the $3 movie on Thursdays.
12. Go to the zoo.
13. Use the grill at least once a week.
14. Laugh more, clean less.
15. Sit out on the porch swing with hubby when the day is done.
16. Let the big girls stay up to play board games.
17. Plan a few playdates for the kids (dare I say, even a sleep over?!)
18. Raft the Shenandoah River (in August!)
19. Attend the family reunion in Salt Lake City, UT (in August!)
20. Go barefoot.
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#19. If you come to salt lake city! and if you have time you will have to call me because i only live like 15 minutes out outside of the city and I really really want to see you! but if you don't have time that's great too. It's super hot here,SO DRY! but ohhh that just made my day to know i might be in the same state as you guys!
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