Last year we put together a big old bucket list for the kids of things that we wanted to get done and see over the 2012 summer. While it was a BIG list of simple things like 'make mud pies' and 'go camping', a lot of it didn't get done. My daughter reminds me of this every so often. It breaks my heart.
So, this year there will be NO bucket list. No planning out the summer. I mean, isn't summer suppose to be all about fun and being carefree? Having to stick to a list really didn't make it all that fun for me. Sure the kids enjoyed their time with the things we did do, but it wasn't what I expected. I didn't see the 'we are having a blast' looks on their faces I wanted to see.
Here is what we are going to do this summer:
Be spontaneous. No lists. No expectation. Just pack up and go based on the feeling that day.
Be open minded. No whining. No pouting. No crying.
Be free.
Be loud.
Be barefoot.
Be dirty.
Be one with nature. Bug hunting. Bird watching. Storm chasing (safe storm chasing). Star gaze.
Be at peace. If you ever been star gazing, youll understand.
That's it.
I mean, how can one go wrong with that, right?!
This summer I have some stuff I want to do with the kids that I will need to set aside time for. Robbie, being the big history buff he is, wants to visit Jamestown and Gettysburg. I would love to do both in one summer but it wont happen. Money and time will not allow for it. But one of them will get done. And there are a TON of local historic sites in the area also..
Do you do summer bucket lists or do you just roll with life and let it lead you on your own adventures?
