Summer Kick Off

I thought I would kick off the first day of summer vacation by starting a family blog. I have planned a summer schedule for the kids and I wanted a way to keep track of what we are doing. This seemed like the logical solution. It will also serve as a "test run" for me. Adam has encouraged me several times to start a family blog, but met heavy resistance. If we like it, we'll keep writing even after the summer is long gone.

We also kicked off the first day of summer by starting piano lessons. It has been a year and a half since Caleb or Isaac played. Caleb wasn't too excited to start again, but Isaac was thrilled. They had a great time and even used the word "fun!" They both left excited and geared up to practice. I hope they continue to think it is this much fun all summer long.

I have a lot of work (both academic and chore related) planned out for the kids. But I also want them to do something fun everyday. I am worried my kids will remember me more as a slave driver than a fun mom, so I am working to improve my image. If I document the fun times, at least I'll have some proof!

Today, I gave them three options.
1. play a board game
2. paint
3. make sugar cookies

Caleb voted for a board game, Isaac and Aaron chose sugar cookies, and Ruby wanted to paint. Ruby was quickly persuaded to join the cookie team (thanks to the talents of Isaac), so cookies won by a landslide.

On Valentines Day, we make almond sugar cookies; on Halloween, we make orange sugar cookies; and at Christmas, we make nutmeg sugar cookies. We haven't made plain old sugar cookies in years . . . until today.