School gets out in a couple of days and I can’t tell you how excited I am! I thought I would be one of those moms that hated the approaching summer because kids are a lot of work. The work can be hard, but waking up to get ready for school is even harder! Plus, my daughter is really enjoyable to be around and she is helpful with my boys. She still wakes up early in the morning, so I’m trying to give her an incentive to let me sleep in a little while longer. I created these Good Morning Breakfast Printables to place on Kellogg’s Cereal In A Cup with the hope that she’ll get her own breakfast in the morning!
I have never been a morning person. I tried to fake sick almost weekly JUST so I could sleep in. That has been the biggest adjustment for me as a parent. When my daughter was born, I was FLOORED that I had to wake up all night and then be raring to go at 6:00 am. She’s still an early riser, and so are her two brothers. Riley has a bit of an independent spirit, which can be helpful when I ask her take on responsibilities. I need to wake up with her to get her ready for school… but I don’t need to in the summer. With a four month old, I can use all the help I can get.
I’m going to have her get her own cereal in the mornings (and hopefully her brother’s, too!) to give me some extra shut-eye! When I get more sleep, I’m a better mother… so I’ll be able to spend more quality time with the kids the rest of the day. My plan is to have some of these cute Good Morning Printables already cut out and stored away. I’ll lay them out on the table with a spoon and a Kellogg’s Cereal In A Cup at night and show her where she can find the milk.
I love these on-the-go cereals because they are so easy, plus they’re fun and exciting for the kids! The printables aren’t necessary, but they will make her feel extra special! Download the Free Printables HERE (and leave a comment letting me know how you like them!)
I picked these up at Walmart in the cereal aisle. They have different flavors that kids love (like Froot Loops and Mini Wheats). They’re also a great thing to keep in the car in case someone gets hungry and needs a snack on the go! It may only be 15 extra minutes of sleep, but I’ll take it! What was the biggest adjustment for you when you became a parent?
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Kat E says
My family loves spending time outside so we always make the most of summer!
Sarah C says
We are spending as much time as we can out in the sunshine!
joni says
I am spending a lot of fun times with my daughter who is home from college.
joni says
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/610857031717789699
Betty C says
I am making the most of summer by spending as much time as possible outside. Even if I don’t go anywhere it’s still wonderful to sit outside with my morning coffee.
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/610856918077317121
Bert Ruiz says
we are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by playing outside, taking family walks , playing games and having family movie nights
Kathryn C says
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#MakingTheMostOfSummer by enjoying the county fairs, shows & other family friendly outdoor events in the area
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John Kershaw says
We’re making the most out of our summer by taking our son on a lot of zoo and park trips.
Jerry Marquardt says
I am making the most of summer by going to the beach as much as possible.
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Kathy Pease says
I am making the most of summer by getting more exercise outdoors
Kathy Pease says
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/610929947247554560
Laurie Emerson says
I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by doing things like taking classes at our community college on how to make pastries and desserts for the holidays for my family.
erica best says
i am #MakingTheMostOfSummer with fish and spending time with my family
erica best says
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Debbie B says
I’m #MakingtheMostofSummer by spending lots of weekends at the lake
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i posted a tweet here:
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Adriane says
I’ll make the most of summer BBQ!
Norma says
We’ll make the most of summer events in our city – like Pirate Day!
Michelle Hagewood says
So far summer hasn’t officially started for one of my kids since she opted, voluntarily, to do 2 weeks of summer school. Usually we spend a ton of time outdoors and at the beach during the summer so once school is out completely for her that’s where we’ll be.
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Michelle Hagewood says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/JustMarriedMom3/status/610996138221641728
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Kayte CookWatts says
I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending lots of time with my baby nephew, going to farmers markets, and picnics with my sweetie!