This year is different.
It sure didn't hurt to start the summer with a trip to Florida. And then there was a LEGOLAND and Lake Winnie.
We've settled into a comfortable routine at home that looks more or less the same from day to day.
Naturally early risers, the kids don't sleep in during summer (or weekends or any other time). By 6:30 almost everyone is up and stirring (usually begging for Woody Woodpecker or Tom and Jerry). Doug and I sneak off to the backporch with a cup of coffee to talk and listen to the birds.
Breakfast is served and chores are done (there is great rejoicing if this happens without grumbles or searching). The kids head out while I start a load of laundry, make a half-gallon of tea (unsweet, decaf with mint or blueberry), and cook something (sandwich bread, load bread or yogurt - summertime makes for hungry kids).
I head out to tend to the garden (we are in desperate need of rain!), chat with the neighbor (sometimes chats take quite a while!), and come back in to switch some laundry.
Joining a pool has been the greatest investment for the summer. The kids love it and are worn out; we received some relief from the heat; I can completely concentrate on and enjoy the kids; and a healthy tan is the added bonus! Mid-morning we pack our lunches and head out.
Nap time is still necessary, but flexible. Everyone needs some downtime before regrouping for a snack and game or stories.
The kids will often head back outside to play, explore and just mess around. I take care of housework and start dinner.
There is reading practice at some point, and read-alouds for everyone. And then bedtime so we can start again tomorrow.
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