Bring on the Summer Fun!

It's been unseasonably HOT here for as long as we've been in New York. It was an exceptionally sunny and warm fall, a very mild winter, and now an extremely hot spring! While we definitely did not complain during the chilly months that the snowfall was less than anticipated, we're gearing up and bracing ourselves for a scorching summer. Yesterday the heat index was 95 F, and it's still May!  Incredible.

I'm already planning a number of 'tricks' to pull out this summer when the heat has us all uncomfortable and lethargic. We tried out one a couple weeks ago, and I can see it being a blast for the boys every time.

It was time for water play!

Playing in water is fun for everyone and, if you're lucky, you can sneak some 'learning' in there as well. For example, Big B carefully practiced transferring water from a large container into a smaller one:

He also watered our rose bush, which has since bloomed with small, pink roses:

Little L had lots of fun playing, but I think we had some learning time in there as well!

Water goes through a mesh strainer, but stays in a measuring cup.

Splashing in the bowl was probably the best part for both boys!  

I loved how this activity could be geared for either age but also that the boys had lots of fun playing together in the water. It's not often that they will share a bowl of anything without fighting and screaming.

Of course, we had to finish off the hot spring day with a popsicle. It was B's first, and he really enjoyed it!

Here's to a happy (and wet) summer! What activities are you planning?