Hi guys!! Welcome back! I can hardly believe it, but summer is practically here.  My daughter graduated preschool last week and my son will be done with the first grade next week!! 

(insert quote about time flying)

I’m finding that as a parent it’s a delicate balance between trying to cram as much fun stuff as possible into summer break and embracing the no-rush, no-plan, easy-going lifestyle that so many people dream about.  I think it’s important to let kids be bored so they can use their imaginations to find ways to entertain themselves, however, I am also struck with a sense of panic anytime I think about how fast time is going!  This is also about the time of year that the “We only have 18 summers with our kids” goes viral on Facebook…