Jun 24 2008
What Summertime Means to a Mom
1- Many many many more baths!! Between the sunblock, dirt, melted ice pops & chlorine (oh wait there’s chlorine in my tap water (see Itchy, Scratchy Skin Post) ) I feel like I’m always bathing my kids. Don’t forget more baths equal more laundry!!
2- Later Bedtime! Sunset is at like 9 o’clock, I don’t remember it being so late when I was a kid! Thank goodness for light filtering shades (try the temporary shades from Home Depot for $4). and the sun still rises so early and those darn birds!
3- Guilt over sending your toddler to camp! Mila is going to Day Camp! I never went to camp. OK she is only going for 2 weeks but I’m feeling guilty (but I’m also thinking of extending it……bring on the guilt!)
4- Fear of bugs return! Kids tend to forget about bugs all year until summertime! Then when that first fly flies in their house, that is it……all the fear is revived.
5- Smelling, I mean picking the flowers! From dandelions to my neighbors roses nothing seems to be off limits to my daughter. At least she hasn’t gone for my veggies!
Yes summer means all these things but it also means: long walks, picnics, bubbles, beach, carnivals, fireworks, vacations, trips to the farm, trips to the zoo and so much more including late night swimming with daddy when all the kiddies are in bed. I love summer!
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