The ABCs of Summer

I love keeping busy! I always take on more than I can handle and have more projects started than I can ever finish. But, I like it that way!

So, this summer, like every summer, I want to keep the kids busy. Sure, we'll have some days where we sit in our pajamas until noon, and other days where we don't leave the house. But, they'll be notable because they're the exceptions.

Most of our days will be packed full of fun -- some will be my planning, others will be what the kids decide to do. But, planned or spontaneous, the summer will be memorable.

Ever since my oldest was a toddler, I've arranged photos of our summer memories into ABC books. It's an easy way to record our events, and a good learning tool for kids. Now that he's entering 3rd grade, he doesn't need the teaching, and neither does my daughter entering first grade. But my pre-schooler, who's still learning his ABCs does.

For reference (for readers looking for ideas and for myself capturing memories) here's my ABC list of items as I post them.

ABCs of Summer 2009
A
B
C is for "Carnival"
D
E is for "Eating Out"
F is for "Fireworks"
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R is for "Reading"
S
T is for "Treasure Hunt"
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Do something for every letter on this list, and you'll have had a fun and memorable summer!