Summer is coming!

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been mentally shifting to summer-mode. I’m noticing that kids are in their last week or so of school and the weather is in agreement that it’s summer. While my heart sings for fall, it wouldn’t be fall without summer. Summer has many perks - no school, warm sunshine, outdoor activities and events, water activites - the list goes on and on.

There are a few things I absolutely love about summer, many of which I’m excited to share with Will this year. Last year, Will was a teeny tiny beach baby, but this year, he’s a whole kid. I can’t wait to spend an afternoon on the beach with him, exploring something new.

There are also some summer things that I love just for me. They’re things that bring me joy that aren’t for anyone else. I think my favorite thing about summer is that it’s a time to really slow down, and I need that. I need some slower mornings and evenings. I need to spend some more time outside, playing or just watching the sun set.

So today I’m sharing my Summer Bucket List - things that I’m truly looking forward to this summer that make it feel like summer.

summer bucket list

• take off on a random weekday (or 2!) to spend a day at the beach.

• spend many afternoons playing outside

• go running outside

• margaritas

• enjoy meals cooked on the grill

• swimming lessons for Will

• slow evenings

• early mornings.

• upcycle some furniture I’ve acquired.

• beach week.

• enjoy an afternoon (or 2!) out on the boat with Will.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1

“'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.'“ - Matthew 11:28