For many years, I have compiled a family summer bucket list here on the blog. Usually it included things like swimming, vacations, museums, movies, foods and crafts. This year is a little bit different. We are about halfway to empty nester status, and the bucket list for this summer is just for me! Of course, the family will be included on many of these activities. But with everyone having their own things going on for the summer, I figured it was time to come up with my own summer "goals" list.
- Walk with Albie at least 3 times a week.
- Go to the YMCA 2 times a week to walk on treadmill and do weights.
- Go to Pittsburgh for a "mini" family vacation and visit Grace.
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- Work on fall embroidery kits that I just ordered.
- Swim as a family
- Go see some movies. I already saw Top Gun, and would like to see Elvis and Thor too.
- Sign up for a fall Bible Study.
- Contact library about volunteering again. (I stopped after 2020, and would like to start again.)
- Plan a fall "empty nester" trip for Michael and me.
- Make S'mores.
- Take more pictures!
- Attend Camp War Eagle orientation with Jack.
- Spend intentional time together as a family when G and J are both home the first week of August.
- Go out for a nice dinner as a family the first week of August.
- Make sure G and J have everything they need for the new year/dorm room.
- Drive with Michael and Jack to Auburn for freshman year move in.
- Go to Houston Broadway show Mean Girls and Art Museum with Grace.
- Go to Atlanta with Grace for junior year (!) move in.
How is that for a grown-up summer bucket list?
What is on yours?
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I love your bucket list. A mix of fun and productivity. I hope you and Michael get to go somewhere fabulous once the kids are settled.
ReplyDeleteI really like this list and such good a balance of things. The time will go by fast. Enjoy the long weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love this! You have been doing so much for your family and now it's time for you! I have heard Pittsburgh is really fun! I am so glad you get that week in August with both kids home. A nice reservation for dinner sounds like a great idea. My friend's daughter is going to be a freshman at Auburn and I think has to report August 1 for sorority rush. That seems so early!
ReplyDeleteI need a grown up bucket list, lol. It always turns into more of a to do list.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of things on your summer bucket list! I know it must be bittersweet making a summer bucket list just for you... I know you miss your babies, but it sure will be nice to have so much time for yourself, too!
ReplyDeleteI must have missed it; what is Grace doing in Pittsburgh for the summer? What part of town? We are from the area!
ReplyDeleteOh where do you think you will go on your trip to? I love Summer bucket lists. I want to get to the gym and walk and do weights more too.
ReplyDeleteWell this sounds just wonderful! I love your mix of goals and adventures. Good luck crossing things off your list.
ReplyDeleteYes, life takes a major change when our "birdies fly the nest" for sure. Ours are 46 and 43, so that was many years ago for us. Once we adjusted, we loved it and I'm sure y'all will too. Have a great 4th and I'll see you Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful bucket list!
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