One of the things I love most about summer is reading.
For me there is nothing more relaxing the a good book and sunshine. I have been walking the bookstores looking for a great read this summer. One of the books I intend to add to my summer reading list is Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner.
The only drawback for me, is that I have not read the preceding book Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner. Fortunately for me I have a copy that I started today and am so far enjoying. It's definitely a plus to read a book with a less than Perfect 10 as the heroine.
I am looking for other good reads to round out my summer reading relaxation and am open to suggestions.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Coming to an End
As the school year fast approaches a close, I have been busy trying to come up with creative ideas and things for the kids to do once school is out to keep them busy and active and to prevent the ever dreaded phrase "I'm BORED".
Our kids range from preteen to toddler and each one is so different it seems an impossible task to try and get them all involved.
Idea #1 - Family Bike Ride.
I have hooked up my bike with a toddler seat and am checking all the tires. I thought this summer we could, as a family, enjoy a bike ride to a local park and a picnic. I am slightly unsure if all the kids can make the ride, so first we will set out in the neighborhood.
Idea # 2 - Create summer scrapbooks.
All of my children love to take pictures and star in their own photo albums. With the boys being a little older, I thought this summer I might try to incorporate their love of pictures into a memorable summer album. I have shopped the dollar stores and was surprised to find that they carry a decent supply of cheap scrap-booking pages and trinkets.
Idea# 3 - Workbooks.
Each child needs to continue working in some areas of learning once the school year winds out. I have been scouring the internet for great ideas to incorporate into age appropriate workbooks to assist them with their studies over the summer. My goal is to keep it simple and fun, while allowing them to continue learning or at the very least hold onto the knowledge from the school.
Idea # 4- Reading challenge.
Reading is very important in our household, though often overlooked. I have decided to incorporate a reading challenge for the kids so that they will continue to read over the summer. The winner of the challenge will receive a gift card to their favorite store at the end of summer. In addition to that gift. Barnes and Noble has created their own challenge, rewarding children grades 1-6 with a free book at the completion of 8 books.
Idea # 5- Garden.
My final (for now) brainstorming activity was to give each child a responsiblity in our garden. Since the garden is flourishing well, there is plenty to do and to date each child is more than anxious to get their hands on the loot.
I am open to any ideas and suggestions anyone wants to contribute to helping this summer be productive, fun and memorable.
Our kids range from preteen to toddler and each one is so different it seems an impossible task to try and get them all involved.
Idea #1 - Family Bike Ride.
I have hooked up my bike with a toddler seat and am checking all the tires. I thought this summer we could, as a family, enjoy a bike ride to a local park and a picnic. I am slightly unsure if all the kids can make the ride, so first we will set out in the neighborhood.
Idea # 2 - Create summer scrapbooks.
All of my children love to take pictures and star in their own photo albums. With the boys being a little older, I thought this summer I might try to incorporate their love of pictures into a memorable summer album. I have shopped the dollar stores and was surprised to find that they carry a decent supply of cheap scrap-booking pages and trinkets.
Idea# 3 - Workbooks.
Each child needs to continue working in some areas of learning once the school year winds out. I have been scouring the internet for great ideas to incorporate into age appropriate workbooks to assist them with their studies over the summer. My goal is to keep it simple and fun, while allowing them to continue learning or at the very least hold onto the knowledge from the school.
Idea # 4- Reading challenge.
Reading is very important in our household, though often overlooked. I have decided to incorporate a reading challenge for the kids so that they will continue to read over the summer. The winner of the challenge will receive a gift card to their favorite store at the end of summer. In addition to that gift. Barnes and Noble has created their own challenge, rewarding children grades 1-6 with a free book at the completion of 8 books.
Idea # 5- Garden.
My final (for now) brainstorming activity was to give each child a responsiblity in our garden. Since the garden is flourishing well, there is plenty to do and to date each child is more than anxious to get their hands on the loot.
I am open to any ideas and suggestions anyone wants to contribute to helping this summer be productive, fun and memorable.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
Memorial Day always makes me patriotic and thankful. I am so glad that I live in a country where men and women are willing to risk their lives to provide me with the freedom to live my life, my way! To ensure my children can live their lives their way and to protect us from all that would seek to destroy our country.
I am not a believer in the current war our troops are risking their lives for everyday, to be blunt, I am against it. But I am a believer in our troops! I appreciate their moral character and their American values. I am grateful they put their lives on the line every single day to ensure that all of us can live our way. I am grateful for veterans that fought in every war, enabling me to sit here today and publicly say that I disagree with the war!
Thank you to all the American Men and Women who have wake up everyday and continue to fight for us. Thank you to all the American Men and Women who serve this country now and have served this country before.
Today I am thankful for:
Being an American, American Troops, Freedom and Faith
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