Bird's nests

I use to love summer vacation as a kid.  I remember the feeling of the last day of school, waking up with nothing to do except play with friends, eating popsicles, swimming in the backyard.  A lot of fun memories.  It is summer vacation here. I know my kids are excited.  They have been having fun playing with friends, going to movies, going to the library,and  riding bikes. I have only hear "I'm bored" a few times. I think they know that if they say it too much, there will be some work that follows. I have been doing job and behavior charts this summer.  If they do a good job on all their work, then they get to choose a prize from the prize box.  I seriously stole this idea from Danica's teacher at school, and I have to say so far it is working great! We'll see if they stay motivated the whole summer.

The other day we were out on the deck and discovered a bird's nest on our deck and one in the tree above. My kids thought this was so cool, and have had fun watching for the birds to come visit their nests.