"Time you enjoy wasting is never wasted time." Bertrand Russell
It finally feels like summer is here, and the beach awaits. My husband and boys went fishing last weekend and caught nothing but fresh air and ended up having a great time. At first, my older son, Haydn (pictured) didn’t want to go because he said waiting for fish was boring. “What’s the point of waiting all day for something that might not even happen?” he grumbled as we packed the car. As someone who sleeps next to her iPhone and constantly feels the need to always be “doing something,” I understand his rant and how hard it can be to turn off the computer and tv. What’s worse, it’s even harder to turn off my mind. But with all their constant use of iPods, iPads and other electronic gadgets, I want my boys to learn to enjoy being present with quiet time outside, staring out a window or simply looking at the stars. Who would’ve thought that the art of doing nothing would require so much effort?
But with the weather cooperating most of next week, hopefully it’ll be easy to get outside. Plus Saturday June 8 is National Get Outdoors Day, so I hope you spend time outside together and enjoy a farmers market, picnic at the park, a water balloon toss in the yard, a walk by the water, or just hanging out with the dogs. Please let me know what you do. Time you enjoy wasting is never wasted time.
- Cathy
Connecticut’s Open House Day is June 8! An annual event that encourages residents to explore the state’s exciting destinations and attractions by offering special incentives. More than 200 arts, history and tourism attractions throughout the state are participating...including 50% off admission at the Lockwood Matthews Mansion among other places in Norwalk. Their "What Is It?" and SteamPunk Exhibits are great for kids!
Auditions: For kids who love to sing! The Fairfield County Children’s Choir is a community choral program made up of four choirs for youth in grades 4-12 with treble voices and provides exceptional musical training and the opportunity to perform in the community and in the world. Prospective members may register for an audition by calling 203.414.4292. Auditions are held at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield by appointment only. If you would like more information visit www.SingFCCC.org or call 203.414.4292.
Calling all future 2013/2014 high school students. Builders Beyond Borders is having 2 open houses! Builders Beyond Borders (B3) is a non-profit organization that engages high school students – representing more than 20 local high schools – in leadership training through local and global community service projects. We serve Fairfield County throughout the school year and travel to a Latin American or Caribbean country in the spring to build needed facilities for deserving communities (this spring, we traveled to Guyana!).
To learn more about the B3 program, please join them June 12 at 7:00pm at the B3 office (8 Willard Rd., Norwalk). For more info call (203) 847-5220 or email info@buildersbeyondborders.org
Coming at you this week..
Calendar: BooZoo Canine Carnival, Touch A Truck, Family Fest at Sportsplex, Yankee Doodle Fair
Learning Corner: Preventing Summer Brain Drain!
Summer Safety: Hot Vehicle Dangers
Book Club Pick: Big Guy Took My Ball
Macaroni Menu: Ice Cream Cake
Make Life Easier: Organizing Summer Essentials
Macaroni Cares: Why Good Nutrition Matters For All of Us, Plus A GR8 Cereal Recipe!
Giveaways, Deals: Spank tickets, iPad Mini, Intensity Gym Trial
Pet of the Week: Bambi
On Site Guide: Summer Camps for all kinds of kids!
Coming next week: Dads & Grads, Summer Reading Clubs, Making Music
