In This Issue: July 2024
When July hits, I know we’re really into summertime! When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for this month for a few reasons—one being my birthday and two being our traditional summer vacation! We always went to Cape Cod for two weeks of blissful, sun-filled fun and made many lasting memories, from wave jumping to kite flying, chowder, mini golf and ice cream. July was it for me!
Making traditions is big in our house; I’ve always wanted our boys to have memories to look back on, as I did. In my family, summertime was about bonding, slowing down, and spending time together; it’s still the best time to do so. When school is out and time off from work is planned, getting reacquainted with family members is key. And as we get older, summer goes by much faster, and squeezing in downtime gets harder.
Coordinating everyone’s schedule is the most challenging task. Our boys are both interning this summer, which makes it even harder to plan. As much as we want to get away, we know their work experiences are important, and we can’t interfere with that. Gone are the days of just picking up and going away with the kids once they become young adults. We’re lucky they still want to take vacations with us!
I’ve thought about creating a “summer bucket list” that contains all the things that only summer can offer, such as picnics, amusement parks, outdoor concerts, boating on a lake, and, of course, heading to the beach. Michael is about to cross one of these off the list with our youngest. They are heading to an amusement park—just the two of them—for a father-son overnight.
However you spend July, make it memorable with as much outdoor, vitamin D-inspired, sun-drenching fun as possible. Don’t forget to drop our “Keeping Cool!” edition in your bag while you relax at the beach or park!
Always in health, Cyrece