If you've been following along you know that one of my goals this year is to love big and create fun. This summer I want to be allll about that. Sure fun can be had without planning or organizing, but I believe when we create space to be intentional about loving our people it touches their hearts and it changes ours.
When the Netflix movie "Yes Day" came out I had planned to make brownie sundae's while watching it with Jack, and ever since that night he associates any type of special, bedtime treat with a request to watch "Yes Day". One simple, inexpensive idea turned into a memory he cherishes. Oh my heart, if that's not a kick in the pants to make some fun this summer I don't know what is!
Instead of having an agenda of things I want to do with the kids I'm going to change it up and ask the kids (ok, let's be real, ask Jack) what he wants to learn. A small shift in thinking here, but what a window into his world, right?! This allows Jack to brainstorm ideas that has interest in versus me dragging him to do things that I want to do. My hope is this will help him discover what lights him up! He may only be a preschooler but there is no age limit to trying or learning new things!
Note: almost all of these are ideas were prompted with help from myself. I had to remind him of things he likes or things that are around us (whether at home or in proximity to us).
It's almost July which means time to celebrate 3/4 of our families birthdays and one of my favorite holidays, 4th of July! Cannot wait to celebrate with country music, sparklers and yummy food.
Cheers to an intentional summer that will turn into the sweetest of memories. XO
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