Most of us can smell summer coming. We can’t wait for the freedom and sunshine and loose schedules.
And then we get what we wished for.
Is there a parent out there who hasn’t heard the bewildering, “What can we do now,” or “There’s nothing to do here!” of summer?
If you’re struggling with kids that are bored, read my suggestions over at Midwest Parents.
Ever since I first heard of Lenore Skenazy, I’ve been interested in the whole idea of free range kids. I wrote about it almost a year ago, and I enjoyed reading Alma’s take on it today on the Chicago Mom’s Blog. Care to weigh in? I always like to hear your thoughts on these kinds of things.
This week, I’m writing about Remembering and Kids Doing Laundry over at Midwest Parents. Check there Friday for a great appetizer recipe–easy, unique, and always a winner.
And here?
Here I am desperately trying to keep my toes in the water as I swim through work stuff, end-of-year school stuff, and life.
How about you?
The beauty of springtime calls to me all year, and I love to get away and spend a little time with nature whenever I can. Even if it’s in a dome. Haven’t been to the domes? Maybe there’s another botanical garden closer to you. Check the link on my Midwest Parents post today, where I’m waxing poetic about nature’s allure.