this summer, a list
We are putting together a list of things we want to do this summer.
Here are 24 of them:
1. Make fire.
While we may attempt the business with sticks and string and eyeglasses, I am going to buy flint and we are each going to try it. I don't think it's easy.
2. Buy flint.
This could be an adventure in and of itself.
3. Sleep in a tent.
I added this as Youngest WILL be sleeping in a tent during Bloghere. He has been rewarded for doing this with a video game.
4. Make s'mores.
Although it's an obvious summer treat, I don't think we had any last summer.
5. Play Rock Band.
Youngest has just ordered this game with his own money. I plan on being laughably bad at it.
6. Go to Cape Cod.
Nuff said.
7. Make it to the beach.
Youngest and I were turned away at all the beaches on Sunday. They were FULL UP.
8. Take over the world.
Sigh. Youngest tries this every year.
9. Geez, it's hot out.
We'll try not to complain too much.
10. Make something with papier mache.
Interesting, no?
11. Walk the swamp.
We'll take pictures and show you.
12. Ice cream.
Make it or buy it. Each kid can choose a flavor.
13. Find out how they make petroleum jelly. How much petroleum is in it?
14. Youngest: I have a friend who knows how to make napalm.
Middle: Who doesn't?
16. Pet a llama.
As this involves spending time with animals, in the heat, we may push it off to autumn.
17. Take a factory tour.
18. Go on the roof.
Part of it is flat. We want to see the view.
19. Work out that whole passive solar hot water thing.
On the roof.
20. Work for the food pantry.
We had a great time during the food drive, is there another event we can volunteer at?
21. Harness the energy at the playground.
You know that toy that spins? At the playground? Why couldn't it generate electricity?
22. Build a steadicam.
You can tell who is writing these, can't you?
23. Have a Nerf gun war.
24. WATER FIGHT.
Here are 24 of them:
1. Make fire.
While we may attempt the business with sticks and string and eyeglasses, I am going to buy flint and we are each going to try it. I don't think it's easy.
2. Buy flint.
This could be an adventure in and of itself.
3. Sleep in a tent.
I added this as Youngest WILL be sleeping in a tent during Bloghere. He has been rewarded for doing this with a video game.
4. Make s'mores.
Although it's an obvious summer treat, I don't think we had any last summer.
5. Play Rock Band.
Youngest has just ordered this game with his own money. I plan on being laughably bad at it.
6. Go to Cape Cod.
Nuff said.
7. Make it to the beach.
Youngest and I were turned away at all the beaches on Sunday. They were FULL UP.
8. Take over the world.
Sigh. Youngest tries this every year.
9. Geez, it's hot out.
We'll try not to complain too much.
10. Make something with papier mache.
Interesting, no?
11. Walk the swamp.
We'll take pictures and show you.
12. Ice cream.
Make it or buy it. Each kid can choose a flavor.
13. Find out how they make petroleum jelly. How much petroleum is in it?
14. Youngest: I have a friend who knows how to make napalm.
Middle: Who doesn't?
15. We could watch that movie about the guy who believes he is one with the bears and then gets eaten by them!
Middle: No.
Middle: No.
16. Pet a llama.
As this involves spending time with animals, in the heat, we may push it off to autumn.
17. Take a factory tour.
18. Go on the roof.
Part of it is flat. We want to see the view.
19. Work out that whole passive solar hot water thing.
On the roof.
20. Work for the food pantry.
We had a great time during the food drive, is there another event we can volunteer at?
21. Harness the energy at the playground.
You know that toy that spins? At the playground? Why couldn't it generate electricity?
22. Build a steadicam.
You can tell who is writing these, can't you?
23. Have a Nerf gun war.
24. WATER FIGHT.
Comments
mmmmm smores! I had one when I went camping with the girls. Yum!
I had to giggle when I read the labels for this post :)
Have a great summer bb Family!
Be kind to me - I am only a European and therefore slightly lower on the evolutionary ladder.
That said, I think I'll join you in no.9- At least I'll TRY.
paola
Even I know how to...oh, wait. Maybe I shouldn't say that.
Note to Alice C. Go here to see s'mores.
http://prettyshiny.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-eat-smore.html
My husband did paper mache crafts with my children in the summer through grades 4-6 - we still have their "Fat Cats". I'll take a photo. Just need some new batteries.
When I used to ask my kids what they wanted to do in the summer, the answer would usually be "Nothing". What a couple of slackers!
Fun summer plans!
jbhat
I can't wait to hear what my kids come up with!
Tell us about #19!
Have fun!
I have papier mache tips for you, after the papier mache fest last year trying to make giant flowers for Pepper's "fairy" room. (For example, I like the white glue and water - less chance of mildew than with flour mixtures.)
We walked in a marsh this morning. Is that the same as a swamp? No?
We took pictures of the wild ponies. Is that like patting a llama? No?
Maybe I should make my own list.
a. make honest to goodness homemade baked beans
b. pop corn over the fire
=)
I read it again and had a good laugh at myself. It was a long day at work; what can I say?
Oooo, maybe too many 6's up there.