I think it’s almost time to call it. We’ve done what we can to wring as much summer out of this year as possible, and I think it’s about time to start welcoming autumn in.
There are a few things on our summer bucket list that we didn’t manage to do, but our plan was always to move these things over to a new autumn/winter list so I don’t think the children will be too disappointed that we didn’t tick everything off.
And some of the things on the list, like spot a double rainbow, were perhaps a little optimistic!
We did manage to tick a few final things off last week, including having a bbq. It’s not something we really do because Nerys has never enjoyed typical bbq food like burgers or sausages.
Last week though Steve convinced her to try a burger again, and she loved it.
So I think we might actually get to have a few more bbqs next summer. Who knows, she might also like sausages or hot dogs as well by then!
Now I need to sit down with the children and decide if we do want to do another list for autumn/winter, and if so what sort of things will be on that list.
We’ll have to keep it all quite simple again, with activities we can do at home or out at the park and the beach, because so many of the things we’d normally do over the next few months are already being cancelled.
I’m hoping that if we can come up with fun, seasonal things to do together we can create some great memories for the rest of the year, like we did over the summer.
So it might be sparklers and hot chocolate in the back garden, instead of walking to the big firework display, and driving around to see the lights on people’s houses instead of watching the Christmas parade in town.
It might even be putting together their own little Christmas concert in the living room if the school one doesn’t go ahead which, honestly, is more than likely going to be the case.
It won’t be the same, but I think we can still find all sorts of things to do as a family that will make us smile and see us through these next few months when so much feels uncertain.
Oh I love a barbecue – and our BBQ is well and truly packed away for the season. So pleased you managed one last one! I’m definitely embracing the autumn now x
We need to write our lists for Autumn and Winter and will be doing the same. I am sure that it will not be long until we are in lockdown so our activities will also revolve around being at home.
We love a bbq too, its what summer is all about. Autumn has definitely arrived, hasn’t it? x
It has well and truly arrived here!
Aww, that’s lovely that you are already thinking of different things that you can do over autumn and winter. We’ve never really done a bucket list but I might borrow some of your ideas and see if the boys can come up with some more for us too 🙂