How did the summer go so fast (again)?? My kids go back to school next Monday. We had so many plans! The first couple of weeks were pretty relaxed... summer break just started, right?! No need to rush into anything, lets just hang out. And then all of a sudden it was the Fourth of July. And then this and that. And now here we are 5 days before school starts, ah!
We made a bucket list of things to do this summer, we didn't have too many things on it. but what we did we have tried to cram in these past two weeks (and a lot of the things on the list won't get done). Made me start thinking, why do we wait?? Its so easy to put things off for another day (such as I'll start exercising tomorrow, I'll email them later,!.) But seeing it in a timeline like this (a school summer break) makes me realize how much time can be LOST! I'm setting a new goal, I'm not waiting.
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The first snowflakes of the season just started falling here about an hour ago. I knew it was coming, but still I am unprepared! We are only supposed to get 1-3 inches of snow here so it will probably melt within a day or two. But this early snow/cold has been a motivator to get some stuff done!
My (our) list of things to do: (my husband & kids help too:) collect seeds pick pumpkins (to make pumpkin seeds, and puree) rake leaves/compost get all the toys out of the sandbox, put bikes, etc. in the garage dig bulbs winterize camper wash windows (check!) clean up the garden What's on your list? Summer break. Today was the last day of school for my kids and I think I'm happier about it than they are! We have quite a few fun things planned already, a trip to see Mt. Rushmore, Wisconsin Dells in July, camping trips, etc. But little do they know I have some other plans for them ;) This summer I am going to teach my kids how to WORK! Not just doing a few chores here and there in the house but actual physical -your muscles will hurt, you're gonna get dirty, you'll be tired- labor! I'm guilty of the mindset that its just easier to do everything yourself so it gets done right, plus I'd rather not listen to all the grumbling...I think as parents today we don't make our kids work as much as we had to when we were kids. Why is that? When I was 7 or 8 years old I started my first "job". I helped my neighbors pick cucumbers to sell, also helped bail, stacked in the haybarn, and walked beans! All hard physical outside work. But somehow I feel guilty for making my kids vacuum once in awhile? Yes, I know that we should let kids be little because it goes SO fast and they have the rest of their lives to work. But they need to learn how to do things for themselves (some of these things my kids know but could use more practice:) And I don't think schools teach a lot of these kind of skills anymore so its up to us to do it! Here's just a short list: plant a garden mow the lawn check oil fill gas pump up tires/use an air compressor pick weeds pick raspberries, beans, etc. dig holes for planting stuff hang clothes on the line wash windows vacuum out car use a sewing machine can food/make pickles ways to save money (turn off the lights sometimes!) laundry fold clothes cook basic foods sweep floors use tools, hammer, handsaw, drill etc |
About me:I'm a married mom with 3 kids, ages 16,14 & 12. Things I like: canning, fishing, trying to get organized, antiques, gardening, saving money, camping, looking for new recipes, and funny stuff! Archives
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