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Where has the summer gone? In less than three weeks, students will be heading back to school, and life will resume to its normal, hectic pace. To be honest I am feeling caught in the middle. Desperately clinging to this gorgeous summer with its lazy mornings, days that belong to only us, and evenings spent in the fresh air. But I must admit that I am also ready for more structure and routine.
Yes, my thoughts have officially turned to back-to-school, which reminds me that the transition from summer into a new school year is stressful and busy and emotional. Which makes me want to embrace the last few weeks of summer even more! Do you see my dilemma?
Where has the summer gone? In less than three weeks, students will be heading back to school, and life will resume to its normal, hectic pace. To be honest I am feeling caught in the middle. Desperately clinging to this gorgeous summer with its lazy mornings, days that belong to only us, and evenings spent in the fresh air. But I must admit that I am also ready for more structure and routine.
Yes, my thoughts have officially turned to back-to-school, which reminds me that the transition from summer into a new school year is stressful and busy and emotional. Which makes me want to embrace the last few weeks of summer even more! Do you see my dilemma?
Hopefully you'll find Macaroni Kid is striking a nice balance between the two. We still have a full line-up of summer-worthy family fun like Railroad Days in Snoqualmie, Bark for Life and The Suitcase Project in Issaquah, and Fiddler on the Roof in Fall City, but we are also bringing you some great resources to meet your back-to-school needs.
PREP & PLANNING:
Transforming Morning Madness {National MK}
How to Try Until You Succeed
LUNCH:
How to Try Until You Succeed
CREATING TRADITIONS:
Thomas Built Buses Annual Photo ContestLUNCH:
KEEPING KIDS SAFE & HEALTHY:
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
But before you load that backpack and start stockpiling lunchbox-worthy meals, take time out to enjoy the last few precious days of Summer 2014. Enjoy an outdoor concert. Play at a local park. Visit a farmers market. Take a hike along a family-friendly trail. Check off a few more of our 101 Summer Boredom Busters.
