We went to the bookstore and started our summer workbooks Monday. I got Jared Summer Fit: Exercises for the Brain and Body While Away From School and Jenna, Summer Bridge Activities. They are both pretty good so far. I like Jared's because it has physical activities as well (aerobic, strength and sport). I think I may need to join in on some of those activities! Jenna's has a suggested reading list in her workbook, which I really like.
We also signed up for the summer reading program with the public library. The kids are both excited with the incentive of possibly winning a trip to Great Wolf Lodge, along with giftcards and other prizes. Jenna is now in the teen reading program and can win more prizes for submitting book reviews. I thought that was pretty cool.
Jenna started her "wagon sales" business yesterday of cold drinks & popsicles to the construction workers and after school kids (thanks to No Greater Joy for the idea). She made a whopping $5. It was a tough first day. We were under a heat advisory and she got a late start. Today, she is getting ready bright and early for her 2nd day of sales.
Jenna's Helper
As for myself, I have not fully adjusted to all this free time. The kids are independent and just about outside 24/7. I can't interest either of them in playing a game or spending time with me! Read: I'm bored! So, I've been puttering around the yard and taking pictures.
Here are a few visitors I was able to snap some shots of:
Tune in later for more exciting bits of boring news!
I have a six year old that I can send to keep you company. She will keep you quite entertained all.day.long. You can bring her back around bedtime. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear I'm not the only one that's bored. Great idea about the bridge activities!!! Was having the same thought about too much free time. Now to get the troops to agree to it!!!!
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