10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 69

It was a week of cousin fun, adventures, chlorine and music. Yes, it’s officially summertime.

Lesson #1: There’s nothing like lunch straight from the Farmer’s Market. (You know, to chase your church donuts.)

Lesson #2: When the kids keep begging for more fresh fruit, it’s worth asking why. Because their new ant collection probably doesn’t need the fresh organic pluots you just spent a pretty penny on.

Lesson #3: I consider not cleaning the house in the morning before we head out a strategic security measure. If someone decides to break in, they’ll think someone else beat them to it.

Lesson #4: There’s a lot more to Stanford than a hospital and sports fields. (Who knew? Well, probably the people who actually got in—like my sister-in-law.)

Lesson #5: If you’re choosing between a mini-golf place with soaker boats and a place without, go for the one without. Especially if one of your kiddos doesn’t meet the height requirements and needs a chauffeur. And especially, especially if that kid’s older cousins show no mercy with the soaker button.

Lesson #6: Big can sleep until 8am. All it takes is a day of playing chase around the Stanford campus, a swim lesson, a movie night in SF, a day of mini golf and an evening concert in the park. (Who says summer’s relaxing?)

Lesson #7: It’s crazy to run into one of your best childhood friends who you haven’t seen in years at a kids’ amusement park. It’s even crazier to realize that your son is about the age you were when you met her.

Lesson #8: It’s best not to make a grand announcement to everyone that you’re letting your little brother win to make him feel better. That is if you actually want him to feel better.

Lesson #9: It’s time to fire my stylist. When I came out in my new uber-hip pants—dressed for a big night out—Big asked why I was wearing long underwear.

Lesson #10: The earth’s rotation isn’t the only reason summer days are so gosh darn long.

Time to rest up for another week of excitement. I hope you’re enjoying summer, but still learning a thing or two along the way!