Whether you are a stay at home mom year round or just for the summer you may be hearing, "Mom, I'm bored" more and more. The lack of routine, heat, or just the crazy schedule may be getting to you. I want to encourage you to make this summer memorable. You have more time with your kids than you get during the year. Bed time does not have to be so strict and there is no homework. Create a summer routine that is personal and memorable. Have the kids come to your room in the morning and watch a half hour of cartoons before you get up. Read a book together. Have a popcorn and movie night in the middle of the week or the day. Get ice cream every Tuesday. Try to find activities that are special for the summer that will be good memories for your kids. If your anything like me, I want my kids to look back at their childhood and say, "Remember every summer when Mom used to __________ with us? That was the best. I always looked forward to that. It was the best part of summer. " Check back later this week as we give you lots of new ideas to make the summer exciting and memorable.
