Long summer days without the rushing and time constraints that come with the school year sound heavenly. Lazy days relaxing in the hammock and swimming until dark, then sleeping in and doing it all over again. Thats how I wanted my summer to go. But with two little ones running around, that just wasn't realistic. As an elementary school teacher, I know that kids thrive on routine. And setting up a simple routine always ensures smoother days but just the word "routine" seems to go against the … [Read more...]