The kids played in the sprinkler yesterday. My windows are open today.
My husband’s classes are over. A.P.’s Faith Formation classes are done.
We have 250 field trips and school events in the next three weeks.*
It’s almost here. We are so close.
Summer 2011
Plan; but don’t over plan. Make good choices. Say “no thank you” to meh. Focus on the awesome.
- Find a great place to picnic.
- Find some races and rides to participate in.
- Find somewhere to pick cherries (or strawberries, or blueberries).
Spend your money and your time – and your summer – wisely. Take advantage of the chance to explore Camp Manitou-Lin for free at an open house this Sunday, May 15 from 2:00-4:00.
Photo credit: Camp Manitou-Lin
I’ll be there; meeting the counselors, checking out the camp, and deciding which program to enroll in. My kids will be there enjoying horse drawn buggy rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, games, and s’mores.
Epic childhood memories are made in the summer. The twelve weeks of Summer 2011 will become a huge part of what your kids remember for a lifetime.
Focus on the awesome.
*approximate number; based on a dramatic increase in volume of Important Notices coming home from school with the kids over the past week.
I cannot wait for summer! I wish we had more summer camps here in CA.
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Big Binder Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Well, you COULD send your kids out here for a week…
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Loved the comment about “250 field trips”. It seems that every day has something out of the oridinary on it for the rest of the eyar. Today is “autograph day”
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Big Binder Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
It’s all good stuff; I just wish we could do some of it in February when everyone is bored out of their minds
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I loved your line, “Epic childhood memories are made in the summer. The twelve weeks of Summer 2011 will become a huge part of what your kids remember for a lifetime.
Focus on the awesome.”. Love it!!
That’s what makes you, YOU, and why I love coming to Big Binder so much!!
Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication! You bless my family big time!
Have a GREAT weekend!
Cindy
P.S. I can totally relate to the 250 field trips. With kids in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade ~ I get it!
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Big Binder Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Thanks so much Cindy!! You are so sweet!
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I keep chanting to myself every day “we’re almost there, we’re almost there”. The closer it gets, the further away it feels though. Come ON summer!
ps. We for sure need to figure out some times to get together and have some playdates since we’ve met ‘our’ qualifications
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Big Binder Reply:
May 17th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Sounds like a plan! I know you have a nice picnic tote, too…
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