saturday

I look forward to Saturday. All week long, I plan fun family things that we can do. The best Saturdays are planned, at least for me. I can't do the wait and see thing or I just get antsy and grumpy. Today was one of those unplanned days that left me frustrated rather than relaxed. And you know the saying "If mama ain't happy"...well it's true! Here are my Saturday rules:
1. Plan SOMETHING before you wake up so that you
2. Wake up with a plan (even if it's going for a nature walk)
3. Pack lots of water and snacks. You never know when plan A turns into plan B
4. Get out of the house by 10 am, otherwise you approach naptime too quickly.
5. Whenever possible, get home for naps, and have a second plan for the afternoon.
6. Chins up. Smiles on. It's SATURDAY!!

RAIN PLAN
Some Saturdays are rudely interrupted by the rain. Some ideas:
1. Big Breakfast and early movie time (the whole family)
2. Read-a-thon. You bring out tons of books, lay out tasty snacks on the table and feast all afternoon. The Blairs did this with a word count goal, and they are the masterminds behind this idea.
3. Bake and partake.
4. Date night in. Once the kids are down, make a meal together that's new for both of you.

I hope you're Saturday was better than mine. Patrick is out with the guys tonight, so I'm gonna chill with some chocolate, a good flick and laundry. Ahhhhh....