June 26, 2024 - My Own Backyard

School's Out for Summer

Summer's kicked off and we're off to a good start. Last summer was the first summer where I had the kids home with me full time, and it got a little chaotic by the end. So, in light of that, this summer I made a daily schedule to try to keep a bit or order (while still allowing for a lot of fun)! One item on the list that I think will be good for everyone is cleaning the house - each person (me, EV, and Malcolm) has a designated hour of cleaning in the morning before being able to play with friends. The kids are mostly allowed to pick what they clean, as long as they are cleaning the full hour. So far, it's made for a much more organized house, and has given the kids a sense of accomplishment (Malcolm proudly called Daddy in to show off his clean room).

We also got season passes to Valleyfair (the local amusement park to us) this summer and plan to spend many a hot summer day there, either riding rides or swimming at the waterpark. While not a huge amusement park like Six Flags or Cedarpoint, it is a good sized one that gives entertainment for full days. And, EV is tall enough for most of the good rollercoasters (Malcolm's got an inch or two to grow).

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