Wow, Memorial Day weekend is here! I’ve been counting down to Memorial Day since October. This winter was brutal here in the northeast. I felt like it would never end. I dread winter. I’m good for one snowfall and I’m done. Having Raynauds doesn’t help. I feel like we’ve been in hibernation forever! At last, the windows are open and the kids are playing outside without hats and mittens. There are so many things about the summer that I just love. Here’s my top 25 (in no particular order…well, except for #1)

1. No homework! (no whining)
2. No packing lunches every night
3. Longer days, more sunlight
4. Not being frozen
5. Ice cream
6. Not bundling up for a run
7. Thunderstorms
8. The beach and sand between my toes
9. Family hikes
10. Impromptu water fights
11. Sound of kids playing outside
12. Colorful clothes
13. Flip flops
14. No shoveling
15. Grilling
16. Sunday Funday poolside
17. Campfires
18. Outings with friends
19. Feeling the heat of the sun on my skin
20. Scuba diving
21. Playing in the rain
22. No boots, hats, and mittens
23. Everything is green
24. No piles of school notices and dates to remember
25. No school fundraisers

What are your favorite things about summer?