Anonymous
07/19/2020 11:17
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Anonymous wrote:Here’s our routine (nanny to 5yo twin boys):
They wake about 6:30 and get themselves dressed and brush their teeth then come wake me up and they play while I get dressed, unload DW, make breakfast, pack snacks, etc.
About 8-10 we go for a walk to a park near the house with a big empty field and some shade trees. They play a little but if it’s hot we end up just laying in the shade and reading chapter books
10-12 they play with toys, then at noon we eat lunch
After lunch we do “school” where I do some basic reading/writing/math practice stuff with one and the other plays a semi-educational app on my phone. Then switch kids.
Around 2 we lay down together and listen to an audiobook for 30-45 minutes.
After that they each choose a “project” (peg board, pattern blocks, dominoes, anatomy felt board, etc.) and they play in different rooms for 15 minutes.
Around 3 they get swimsuits and water shoes on and run through the sprinklers for 20 minutes while I water the plants and vacuum the bottom of our inflatable 6’x10’ wading pool. Then they get in the pool and play for a while. Around 4:30 we go in and do baths, then dinner, stories and bedtime.
We do the exact same routine 4 days a week, but importantly, one day a week we shake it up and go on an adventure. Berry picking/baking pies, driving to a far-off hiking spot and hiking to a creek to play in the water, camping overnight, walking around the monuments downtown and cooling off at the WWII memorial, etc. I find that having that one day a week of something different makes all the other days manageable in their sameness.
Sounds great but when do they see their parents? Is it like Downton Abbey? From 5:30-6pm?
Anonymous
07/19/2020 10:03
Subject: Re:Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Anonymous wrote:Sent my kid to camp. He was losing it at home and I have no faith that he will even get 2 days of school in the fall. It was now or never.
Signed kid up for soccer
Kids returned to parcours/gymnastics.
Go to community pool
I have found a few outdoor exercise classes.
Also doing camp and pool with my 6 and 9 yr old boys.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 10:03
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Here’s our routine (nanny to 5yo twin boys):
They wake about 6:30 and get themselves dressed and brush their teeth then come wake me up and they play while I get dressed, unload DW, make breakfast, pack snacks, etc.
About 8-10 we go for a walk to a park near the house with a big empty field and some shade trees. They play a little but if it’s hot we end up just laying in the shade and reading chapter books
10-12 they play with toys, then at noon we eat lunch
After lunch we do “school” where I do some basic reading/writing/math practice stuff with one and the other plays a semi-educational app on my phone. Then switch kids.
Around 2 we lay down together and listen to an audiobook for 30-45 minutes.
After that they each choose a “project” (peg board, pattern blocks, dominoes, anatomy felt board, etc.) and they play in different rooms for 15 minutes.
Around 3 they get swimsuits and water shoes on and run through the sprinklers for 20 minutes while I water the plants and vacuum the bottom of our inflatable 6’x10’ wading pool. Then they get in the pool and play for a while. Around 4:30 we go in and do baths, then dinner, stories and bedtime.
We do the exact same routine 4 days a week, but importantly, one day a week we shake it up and go on an adventure. Berry picking/baking pies, driving to a far-off hiking spot and hiking to a creek to play in the water, camping overnight, walking around the monuments downtown and cooling off at the WWII memorial, etc. I find that having that one day a week of something different makes all the other days manageable in their sameness.
They wake about 6:30 and get themselves dressed and brush their teeth then come wake me up and they play while I get dressed, unload DW, make breakfast, pack snacks, etc.
About 8-10 we go for a walk to a park near the house with a big empty field and some shade trees. They play a little but if it’s hot we end up just laying in the shade and reading chapter books
10-12 they play with toys, then at noon we eat lunch
After lunch we do “school” where I do some basic reading/writing/math practice stuff with one and the other plays a semi-educational app on my phone. Then switch kids.
Around 2 we lay down together and listen to an audiobook for 30-45 minutes.
After that they each choose a “project” (peg board, pattern blocks, dominoes, anatomy felt board, etc.) and they play in different rooms for 15 minutes.
Around 3 they get swimsuits and water shoes on and run through the sprinklers for 20 minutes while I water the plants and vacuum the bottom of our inflatable 6’x10’ wading pool. Then they get in the pool and play for a while. Around 4:30 we go in and do baths, then dinner, stories and bedtime.
We do the exact same routine 4 days a week, but importantly, one day a week we shake it up and go on an adventure. Berry picking/baking pies, driving to a far-off hiking spot and hiking to a creek to play in the water, camping overnight, walking around the monuments downtown and cooling off at the WWII memorial, etc. I find that having that one day a week of something different makes all the other days manageable in their sameness.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 09:37
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Other than our allotted 90 minutes at the pool each day, we spend the entire thing indoors with the AC cranked down. We are not going anywhere. And yes my kids are bickering constantly and driving us crazy.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 09:02
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Daily pool, as well as dive, tennis, and hockey. Chores, workbooks, and YouTube.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 08:58
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
My kids are eating and watching you tube all day with some bike riding thrown in. It’s too hot to be outside. Even my dog doesn’t want to be outside.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 08:55
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
We tie dyed shirts and masks yesterday. It was a bit of a sh*t show with a 3 and 4 year old but Tween did all the bands ect. Everyone had fun and maybe it will be a good way to get them to like masks a little? Time will tell.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 07:21
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Disney Plus
Anonymous
07/19/2020 07:19
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Kids started soccer practice. Just having something on the calendar was a relief.
1.5 hour allotment at the local pool as often as possible
Neighborhood kids
Increased internet speed.
1.5 hour allotment at the local pool as often as possible
Neighborhood kids
Increased internet speed.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 07:18
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Joined the community pool. It’s the only way we are getting through this.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 07:15
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
The kids started camp last week and it made such a huge difference. I still have some unease, but they’re in small groups, masked, etc. They are so much happier and it’s translating to much better behavior.
Booked reservations at the City pool. We get our own space for 45 minutes and it’s been heaven in these really high temps. It’s also lovely having lots of space in the pool!
Made a desk that my kids need to finish 10 books or learning activities to download a new IPad game.
Booked reservations at the City pool. We get our own space for 45 minutes and it’s been heaven in these really high temps. It’s also lovely having lots of space in the pool!
Made a desk that my kids need to finish 10 books or learning activities to download a new IPad game.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 07:03
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Strategic art projects (i work FT but specifically take off a few hours on Fridays for a special, more involved craft)
Water guns, slip and slide, sprinkler
Podding with a neighborhood family (have done so since march)
Garden (kids love to help weed and harvest)
Lots of new books
Pop up tent to shade the whole patio
DH and I both have VERY UNDERSTANDING bosses who have no issue with our current “alternative) schedules. More than anything, this might be what’s keeping us all sane
Water guns, slip and slide, sprinkler
Podding with a neighborhood family (have done so since march)
Garden (kids love to help weed and harvest)
Lots of new books
Pop up tent to shade the whole patio
DH and I both have VERY UNDERSTANDING bosses who have no issue with our current “alternative) schedules. More than anything, this might be what’s keeping us all sane
Anonymous
07/19/2020 06:21
Subject: Re:Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Sent my kid to camp. He was losing it at home and I have no faith that he will even get 2 days of school in the fall. It was now or never.
Signed kid up for soccer
Kids returned to parcours/gymnastics.
Go to community pool
I have found a few outdoor exercise classes.
Signed kid up for soccer
Kids returned to parcours/gymnastics.
Go to community pool
I have found a few outdoor exercise classes.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 06:15
Subject: Re:Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Berry picking in this heat sounds torture to me.
Hiking in the woods in the early morning with our dogs helps us get the day started.
Making cookies, brownies etc.
Sprinkler
Turned the temp way down in the hot tub so now DD can get in it and uses it like its her personal pool
Sandy Point but go early because it starts getting busy late morning even during the week.
Hiking in the woods in the early morning with our dogs helps us get the day started.
Making cookies, brownies etc.
Sprinkler
Turned the temp way down in the hot tub so now DD can get in it and uses it like its her personal pool
Sandy Point but go early because it starts getting busy late morning even during the week.
Anonymous
07/19/2020 02:01
Subject: Surviving Summer — share what’s working
Let’s help each other get through these next super hot weeks. Share what has been fun for your family and what puts a smile on your kids‘ faces.
Here’s my list:
Berry picking
Water balloons
Giant bubbles
Raising butterflies
Smoothies
Sprinkler splash pad
Midday bath playtime
Cooking Thai food
Here’s my list:
Berry picking
Water balloons
Giant bubbles
Raising butterflies
Smoothies
Sprinkler splash pad
Midday bath playtime
Cooking Thai food