a slip ‘n slide, a girl, and her mother
a slip ‘n slide, a girl, and her mother
Summer heat scorched the valley of my youth.
As the empty days without school loomed large with possibility, the grass faded from a fresh green to a crunchy yellow.
The box fan went into the window, the sun stayed up past my bedtime, and the bugs serenaded me each evening to sleep.
It was finally time to dig out the much anticipated, magic piece of yellow plastic.
What an amazing feeling, do you remember it? The first slip down the launch pad, under a cool watery canopy?
Some of my favorite summer memories involved a girl, her mother, and a slip ‘n slide.
Occasionally my mom would join me on a hot day, and together we’d enjoy a lazy afternoon.
Because playing with my mom was always a favorite way to spend time!
Summer fun doesn’t have to be complicated for parents!
We worry too much about entertaining our kids, and perhaps too little about teaching them to entertain themselves.
Today we have the addition of gadgets and a plethora of “stuff”.
Electronic toys are awesome, but there is an added life value in the simple moments of fun.
My mom had a simple rule. Go outside and play.
If I didn’t like that idea, she had a list of chores to be done.
An effective parenting tool if ever there was one!
She was diligent about teaching me a balance of playing alone vs. constantly wanting to be entertained.
I am so glad she persisted! My creativity was watered on those hot summer days, which bloomed into today’s resourcefulness.
Play with the kids this summer, but when you are done, I mean tired mama done, don’t feel guilty about letting them go it alone!
Kids have the most amazing potential to create imagination-filled adventures.
Give them a few tools, and they’ll surprise us with their ingenuity.
Simple outdoor fun can keep them entertained for hours.
Here are a few ideas for you to really make some unusual slip ‘n slide fun:
Check out a few more of my favorite cheap summer fun ideas for kids. Even better, for free! Plus, the homeschooling mom in me just has to sneak in a little bit of learning. They’ll never see the education coming ;).
Enjoy yourself you’ll have memories everyone will treasure for a lifetime!
Resources you might enjoy
Slip n Slide (the Wham-O didn’t have good reviews anymore, so a new one!)
Memory-Making Mom: Building Traditions That Breathe Life Into Your Home
Water Squirters for Kids and Toddler
Non-Slip Splash Pad Sprinkler for Kids Toddlers, Kiddie Baby Pool, Outdoor Games Water Mat Toys
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