So Evelyn and I decided we wanted to make a summer bucket list. Ok, maybe I was a little more excited about the list than she was. Since I decided to apply for a teaching position at work (and I got the job), I am going to be off for the summer and I am more than a little excited about it. I have struggled with the work/stay at home debate ever since Evelyn was born. I have done both and neither option felt 100% comfortable for me. So now, I get to work while Evelyn is at school and be off when she is off. It’s the perfect balance and I actually really love my job.
Aaaannyway, I could probably come up with a crazy-long list, but I decided to keep it sort of short, so that I don’t kick myself later if we don’t get it all accomplished. Evelyn did contribute a few ideas, but I had a hard time getting her to understand the concept of a bucket list. When I asked her, “What do you really want to do this summer?” her response was, “Have a movie day!” So then I had to explain that we should put things on the list that we couldn’t do any other time of year. We could have a movie day any time. So then she came at me with…
Eat lunch at Odd Fellas: Well, we really can eat there any day, except for Sunday when they are closed, but she rationalized it with, “Well, we can’t eat lunch there any day because we have to eat lunch at school.” Ok, makes sense to me. Lunch at Odd Fellas for the win.
Go camping: I already have 2 camping trips booked for this summer so, easy peasy.
Make a fairy garden: We spent quite a bit of time pinning ideas for this during the winter when we were home sick or on snow days.
Outdoor movie: I just got a flyer from Evelyn’s school about some free movies in the park this summer. Now I just have to add the dates to my calendar so we don’t forget!
Paint Rocks: I really want to paint some story rocks to use in my classroom next year, and I think this will be fun for Evelyn too.
Go berry picking: We do this every year, so this one shouldn’t be a problem.
Have a paint day: Michael got me an easel and paints and brushes for Christmas, so I have been painting every now and then. Evelyn likes to paint with me, so this will be a perfect rainy day activity.
Make popsicles: Because summer.
Swing painting: Saw this video circulating around Facebook. We’ll have to drag our supplies to the park, but that won’t stop us!
I could probably come up with more, but I think I better quit while I am ahead. Evelyn is doing a headstand on the couch, so I think she’s finished contributing to the list.
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