It's been nice to have a fairly flexible schedule so far this summer. I don't even feel guilty when other parents ask me if my kids are signed up for swimming lessons, summer library program, sports, etc. It's not that I don't like those programs - trust me, we've participated in them every year and they're awesome. They keep the kids busy, they help them learn, they promote teamwork. But this summer I really wanted my kids to really be able to play and just be kids.
There are a number of bonuses to this:
The kids are learning to use their imaginations to come up with fun things to do.
I'm not always dragging kids to one of their siblings activities and making them sit there until it's over.
I'm saving a ton on gas money.
I don't feel so overwhelmed after the school year that I have just finished.
I'm can usually make time for my friends to come over.
And my personal favorite, we're able to have neighborhood kids over all the time. We have time to play with kids that we otherwise wouldn't have much time for. I love spending time with my friends and their kids, but let's be honest, those kids already have a really good support system. My heart is for those kids that really need someone in their life. I love having the house and backyard where all the kids love to hang out.
Although I'll be the first to admit, it makes it really difficult to keep the house clean!
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