Okay, not really blues per se, but I have to admit, I’m a little bit nervous about what the summer will hold.  We’re not doing any summer camps so we can save money.  Those things are expensive!  I’m waiting to hear if Emma will be accepted into the summer program through DDD (Department of Developmental Disabilities which provides her with OT, PT, Speech, etc., due to her diagnoses).  Apparently she might not get accepted into their summer program because she doesn’t qualify for ESY (extended school year) through the district.  It’s like a catch-22.  She’s doing well enough not to qualify for those things, but she still really needs a program so that she will maintain what she’s learned over the year.  A lot of learning can get lost in 10 weeks!  Not saying we can’t work on stuff together, but you’ve read my Homework post, right? With Emma, she needs routine and consistency.  Something that summer doesn’t bring for us.  So, here are my thoughts for the summer, so that mommy can maintain what little sanity she has left.

• Vacation Bible Schools  in the area
• Swim lessons
• Road trips to California and Flagstaff
• Harkins’ summer movie program (something like 10 kids movies (older ones) for aroune $7 per kid)
• The gym (they’re allowed to stay in the kids area 3 hours per day)
• Jenna…my fabuloso babysitter who I would adopt if I could
• Playdates with friends (friends with pools, especially!!)
• Pottery painting?

I’m hoping those things will help.  Do you have any suggestions on how to beat the summer blues (and the 110+ temps??)

What are your plans for the summer?

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