June will be here tomorrow.
And that has me thinking about what I want to do with my summer. Since I homeschool, summer represents more free time to me than the school year does, and I want to use it mindfully.
Three months go by pretty quickly, and I never want to arrive in September wondering, “Where did all that time go??”
Instead, I want to feel like I’ve spent my time in ways that reflect what I’d claim as my priorities.
(We made s’mores with our neighbors the other night, and we were having trouble getting the fire started. Joshua had some success with blowing on it, but the smashing success was brought on by bacon grease. We frosted a log with some from my freezer and the fire was on.)
I know myself well enough to know that I need to be intentional about my free time or the tyranny of the urgent will rule my life. And given my Type A, work, work, work personality, I have to intentionally make time for fun.
So, I’m going to sit down and make a list of things I want to prioritize this summer…things I want to make time for. And I bet most of them won’t happen to be expensive.
Hopefully we’ll include plenty of s’more sessions, (graham crackers, marshamallows, and chocolate are veddy affordable at Aldi!).
water fun,
(We have a slip n’ slide, a sprinkler, and access to several pools, so this doesn’t need to cost us anything.)
and park visits.
(We have a park membership, and here’s why I think it’s so worth the money.)
In addition to fun, fun, fun, I have some projects in mind that I’m hoping to accomplish.
Because I always feel better going into the school year if I use some of my summer days to cross some tasks off of my list.
I’ll work on making a summer bucket list, if you will, and I’ll share it with you next week. Want to make one with me?
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Today’s 365 post: “What are you taking a picture of??”
Joshua’s 365 post: Through Zoe’s lens
Babette
Friday 1st of June 2012
Just curious..I'm noticing multiple Aldi plugs. Are these new "in-program" ads?
Kristen
Friday 1st of June 2012
No ma'am! If I am ever paid to write about something, I disclose it...FTC rules actually specify that I have to do that. :)
I was truly thrilled that Aldi was carrying heavy cream and blueberries (my mention today), and I buy graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate at Aldi all the time to make s'mores. I think name brand graham crackers are insanely overpriced! :)
Occasionally Aldi sends me samples of shelf-stable products (like I got a sneak peek pack of the patriotic sprinkles and I got a goodie bag of Aldi products when I visited their headquarters in Illinois), but I am never obligated to write about them and my post content isn't sponsored. I've written about Aldi for years now all of my own accord...I wrote multiple posts dedicated to Aldi before Aldi ever knew I existed! I'm an Aldi fan-girl through and through.
Kris
Friday 1st of June 2012
I think it's a wise idea to plan to "un-plan". Have all the stuff you need on-hand so that if the weather cooperates, you can picnic, swim, hike, etc. on a whim. (Keep plenty of bug spray/sunscreen/frozen ice packs for your cooler on hand). Sometimes I think our culture over-analyzes "fun". To me, the best part of summer as a kid was the lack of structure. Not that you can't make some fun plans . . . but leave some open spaces in your schedule, too.
Danielle Myers
Thursday 31st of May 2012
Here is a great idea for firestarters to make yourself using things you already have around the house. It is green because it recycles materials you would be throwing out. I made some for our fire pit last week and they worked great so I thought I would share. I found the idea on pinterest and couldn't wait to make them! :):):) http://www.everynothingwonderful.com/2011/06/firestarters-useful-reuse-for.html
Suzette
Thursday 31st of May 2012
Would love to make a bucket list...but teensy problemo. I'm nearly 34 weeks pregnant! I think I may make a small, very small bucket list. Of course, the number one objective will be to relax, enjoy and know that our daily rhythm will be found once we adjust to being a family of four (hoping for a nice routine by Thanksgiving !).
meg
Thursday 31st of May 2012
Totally. Actually, I've been trying to make one for weeks, but have been having trouble putting pen to paper... and now here we are, on the last day of school. Time's already getting away -- I'd better get on it!