A little while ago, I stumbled across this post from Whatever, detailing her family's tradition of a summer To Do list. It seemed like a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the school year, and commit to an intentional holiday season.
Knowing my own, and my children's love of lists, I was sure this would be a hit, but they surprised me with their zeal - not one, but two pages of things to do! With 85 items, I'm sure not everything will be tried (and there are a few definite No things, too), but I guess no one will be bored...
What a great idea!
I think I'll have to make a list like this with the kids :)
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Hege | July 03, 2009 at 11:10 AM
great list! looks like a lot of fun things to do.... we'll be by to "help" :)
Posted by: colleen | July 03, 2009 at 04:35 PM
We do this too but ours is relatively short. So much fun!
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | July 03, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Strap on your running shoes, girl. You're going to need them.
My summer list: Wait for the contractors to show up. Daydream about a finished renovation. Plan that first bubble bath in the new bathtub. Barbeque because the stove's on the deck. Unplugged.
My son's list: Sleep until noon. Check email and facebook. Go to work. Go to the bar. Come home and go to bed.
It's hard to say who's busier.
Posted by: Judy G. | July 03, 2009 at 06:47 PM
Love the list idea! I'm intrigued with the 'make crayons, and 'make chalk' - not sure where you'd start with those but I'm sure you're going to have a fun summer with all these 'to do's!! Enjoy!
Posted by: Kath | July 04, 2009 at 01:12 AM
What a fab idea and sounds like it will be a fun summer :o)
Posted by: Sarah | July 04, 2009 at 04:53 AM
Wonderful - I really want to make this summer more intentional, too. You must post pictures of your new duck!
Posted by: Ruth | July 04, 2009 at 09:13 AM
There's nothing like A Plan. Have fun! Happy 4th. :)
Posted by: Carrie K | July 04, 2009 at 01:08 PM
That's a great idea! I hope you can manage most of the things on there. It looks like a really fun summer.
Posted by: Dorothy | July 05, 2009 at 09:39 PM
What a great idea! We'll be making a "before the summer ends" list asap. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: PS~Erin | July 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM