holidays

Ideas for less work in the holidays:
*if you're playing inside, you can wear pajamas
*if you're playing outside, you can wear your outside play clothes - one set, washed once a week
*or dress-ups only allowed
I must admit that I have haven't stuck very well to this plan this week because we keep going out and getting dressed into adventure clothes that come back covered in sand and grass stains.
*get back into 'one toy at a time', 'pack away before you get the next thing out'. (easier said than done when you've got three running around and miss the transition from one toy to the next)
* I put out a plastic box for them each to put in their craft and drawing when they're finished. I'll sort it at the end of the hoildays and keep the good stuff (when they're at school and have forgotten about the amazing toilet roll dolls and pages and pages of practise words and stick drawings!)

One wise mum once told me that holidays aren't about mums getting refreshed, but about creating memories for the whole family. But if you can, take some time out to get refreshed, hang out with a few friends, go on a date with your man, or a quiet bush walk.
What memories can you create this week? We plan to create memories with our family and visit our favourite secluded nature retreat, go for long exploring adventures, have rugged up afternoons watching movies and playing card games, long drives and long chats and lots of cuddles. I hope you have a lovely holiday!