With Boys in Tow

Each summer, along with my bucket list I make a toddler bucket list, to make sure the kids squeeze some fun out of summer too! This helps me to have some fun ideas in my back pocket when we’re desperate for some variety.

Also, I’ve always made these on my own, with my kids in mind, but this year I think I’ll have them brainstorm and we’ll add a few more of their ideas. I think it would be fun to have their input, and I love the way their little brains work!

You can find our toddler summer bucket lists from the past two summers here and here, if you’re interested. Favorite’s in years past have been: Make dog treats for our neighborhood dog friends, make a bird feeder (I have a post on how to do that here), visit a new splash pad, and have a water balloon fight, so we’ve included them in this years as well.

I hope you have a happy fun-filled or relaxing summer (more realistically a little bit of both right? with some tantrums sprinkled in for good measure) with your kids!

Are there any unique or fun things you like to do with toddlers during the summer?

P.S. I read this, about parenting in the summer, and it made me laugh out loud. 🙂

This weekend we are heading to a water park, and a drive in movie! I’m so excited. We’ve never taken the kids to a water park before, so I’m dying to see the look on their faces.

Here are some links I’ve enjoyed this week:

Yay for grilling season! I loved this series of articles on how to grill veggies.

I listened to this podcast episode yesterday on how to create meaning in group gatherings (parties, meetings, just any gathering). It was SO good. I’m so inspired.

Laughing out loud at this. I did it just a couple of weeks ago!

I just ordered this book on audible, per recommendation from my sister-in-law. I’m so looking forward to reading it to gain a better understanding and become more aware of race issues in America.

Some crazy, amazing swimsuits.

I am in insanely in love with this poem, and everything else written by Kate Baer. She captures Motherhood and Womanhood better than anyone else.

THIS. On how to welcome immigrants in our communities.

A summery dinner recipe that I’ve been craving lately. So fresh and yummy.

I loved this article on lessons learned from an epic road trip, for all of your summer road trips. So many good pointers in there.

We watched this movie on Netflix last week and it was really, really fun!

Making a take on this mocktail this weekend, to start working towards one of the goals on my summer bucket list (Master the mocktail!).

What are you up to this weekend? I hope you have a lovely, sunny weekend!