Today is our last day of school!! You guys, I survived!! We survived!! We are going to enjoy every second of summer break.
Summer Reading Program– Our library does an awesome program every summer to encourage kids to keep reading. They have to read (or be read to for the littles) for thirty minutes every day. Each week that is completed earns them a really cool prize. I’m thinking of printing off a huge version of Janssen’s chart to go along with this.
Camping trip— we hop to get one camping trip in this summer. We’d be delighted to fit in more, but with Scott’s work schedule I’ll be happy with just one.
Visit 5 State Parks– We’ve been having fun hiking and enjoying exploring new areas of our state. The parks are beautiful and show a side of Illinois that isn’t just corn/soybean fields.
Visit Mammoth Cave National Park– Mammoth Cave isn’t a terrible drive, and is so beautiful. Neither of us have been, that we remember, and can’t wait to explore.
Start running Again– I used to be a runner. I had a strong love-hate relationship with it. I quit when I got pregnant with Harper (SO sick) and have been too scared to do it again since my epilepsy diagnosis. I don’t want to be controlled by fear, and I long to feel happy again. My sister gave me a jogging stroller and the big girls can go at my snail’s pace with me.
Make S’mores– It’s been a long time since we roasted marshmallows. Mmmm
Swim at the Lake– I’m honestly grossed out by lakes since being spoiled by clear water on the Great Lakes. We found one with pretty clear water not far from here, and it makes me happy to see my feet. ha!
I’m sure our list will grow more and more, but these are the things we have been most excited about!! What do you have planned for summer?