The Top Ten Joys of Summer

Top Ten Joys of Summer

by Michelle

 10. We have central air and access to a pool. 

9. The nerdy part of me enjoys looking over fresh, curriculum for the next school year and preparing lessons, schedules, etc... 

8. We can sleep in. 

7. I can delve into all of the recreational books that I've wanted to read during the school year but couldn't. 

6. Frozen. yogurt. 

5. The fact that my house is the cleanest and most organized in the summer might be somewhat depressing during January when I'm in the thick of the school year with my kids.  In the summer however, this is a precious joy that I hold sacred.  Even if the rest of my family could care less.

4. I love that our homeschooling family is done our school year in June.  Sure, we start up again at the end of August, but I love the summer break as much as the kids. Maybe more.  It rejuvenates me, and makes me recharged to begin another homeschool year in September.

3. Fresh produce!

2. I love the relaxing time with my family.  Whether we are enjoying vacations, day trips, or just hanging out at home or the pool, the pace of summer  with my family is refreshing.

1. Although my kids go to camp and join in on their share of recreational activities in the summer, I LOVE that we try not to overschedule our summers just for the sake of "keeping the kids busy." I love when they are "keeping busy" writing stories, digging for worms, or inventing some kind of contraption with things they found in our recycling bin.  I love that they get to "be kids" in the summer.  There will be plenty of time for being a grown up, and I love the less structured summer time where I get to watch my kids just. be. kids.  This is definitely without a doubt what brings me the most joy in the summer.