Summer Vacation

As much as we all wish this was THE reality for summer vacation... we all know that by about day 3, summer vacation looks more like this:

As appealing as this may be, I DO NOT want to spend my summer as the children's referee. So, here's my first "home school summer don't go crazy and have fun , really!" plan.

First I need to remember some important things:
1- Don't over schedule... remember you want this to be relaxing for you too!
2- If things don't go as planned, FAKE IT!!
3- SMILE
4- PRAY PRAY PRAY

OK, so here's the "Best Home School Summer Schedule" Ever... (memo, things may be changed without notice)

Monday:
Scripture study
Chore: vacuum upstairs and downstairs
Activity for kids: Library- turn in summer reading chart for library bucks
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches with ants on a log
Activity for Mom: weekly planning

Tuesday:
Scripture study
Chore: Bathrooms
Activity for kids: Movies (use punch card for Paramount 5)
Lunch: Chips and bean dip with fruit
Activity for mom: quilting/reading

Wednesday:
Scripture study
Chore: Mop kitchen and bathrooms; vacuum downstairs
Activity for kids: park (meet the mom group for lunch)
Lunch: Sack Lunches
Activity for Mom: quilting/reading

Thursday:
Scripture study
Chore: Laundry
Activity for kids: Computer games*
Lunch: Sack Lunches
Activity for Mom: quilting/reading

Friday:
Scripture study
Chore: help kids clean their rooms; vacuum downstairs
Activity for kids: Swimming at the lake (buy a season pass for entrance)
Lunch: Mini Pizzas with fresh veggies and dip
Activity for Mom: quilting/reading

*I found a great website for summer educational ideas and computer games. This might be fun to implement: http://childparenting.about.com/od/learningenrichment/ss/homelearning.htm

Well this is all I have for now... remember that the kids are responsible for their chores BEFORE they get to play. Oh, perhaps we should try a new rule: everyone must be up and ready (dressed and hair brushed) before breakfast?