turning 8 bucket list

[Anonymous]

DC is turning 8.

What were the things you wished you had done while your kid was still young?

What are the things that you loved doing once your kid was older?

[Anonymous]

Play hooky from school and have an adventure day with Mom.

Pedicure at a shop (for DD and DS alike).

Tea at the Willard.

Camp in the backyard or have slumber party in the living room.

Get a locket (DD) or tags (DS) as special gift.

Hang out at Drum Circle in Malcolm X park. Dance.

See a popular movie that usually wouldn't be allowed. Get a big box of popcorn and watch a huge screen.

Check out the stars from some great vantage point, and learn some of the constellations.

[Anonymous]

Love PPs list. To add, long bike rides on bike paths and hikes. Memorable vacations. Tent camping.

[Anonymous]

We made a trip to disney world and that was excellent. We had great fun even though I would say that we are not in their 'target' market. Very glad to have brought my kids at the same time I don't see us going back - so much else in the world to see .... but i suppose that is the idea for a bucket list - things that are great to do at least once.

One thing we have done in the last year that was really big hit - black and white movies - totally blew my 6 year olds mind but she LOVED Roman Holiday and National Velvet.

Horse back riding.

This is a great idea for a thread..... love the camping in the backyard idea - will definitely do that this summer.

[Anonymous]

Just helped at DS's school today for spring event and met a mom who had NEVER dug a hole in the dirt to plant a flower. Seemed like none of the kids had planted a flower before either, so on my bucket list for an 8 yr. old would be to work in the dirt and plant some things!

Pedicure --- NEVER!

[Anonymous]

My mom always baked cakes and managed to get EVERY LICK of icing out of the mixing bowl. I always wanted to take a spoon and just eat the batter!

[Anonymous]

Drive from the mountains to the ocean in a day.

Go hiking on a real mountain

Swim in fresh water and salt water

I have to agree with the digging in the dirt above, but if I might add, get really, really dirty. Too many kids actually never experience it and it can be quite liberating.

[Anonymous]

Memorable family vacations. They don't have to be exotic or expensive- they just have to focus on family time, and be fun and relaxed.