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Summer Bucket List: Toddler Edition

Well it looks like it’s sweet summertime, and we are ready to soak up some sun. Because I’m a list person, I always love to see examples of other people’s bucket lists. I created our own version, but I wanted this one to be toddler friendly. Right now, Charlotte is at such a fun age. She exhausts me daily, so it’s only right that I try to exhaust her. Here’s what I’m hoping to cross off our list in the coming months. And because Texas is hotter than Hades during the summer, most of these include the A/C. I also kept the list to just 32 items, that may seem like a ton, but summer is long. I like to dream big, but I also like to cross things off the list, and these are very attainable.

A toddler bucket list for the summer
1. Make s’mores. Because chocolate and ‘mallows.
2. Ride a train of some sort. Charlotte loves “choo choos,” and I think it would be tons of fun to take her on a train ride. 
3. Play at a water table. I don’t know what it is about water fun, but my little lady loves it. This water table is adorable, but if we don’t get one for our own backyard, I know we have a few friends who have one. 
4. Blow bubbles. Whether it’s playing with a bubble machine or just playing with bubbles the old fashion way, blowing bubbles and chasing after them makes for plenty of fun. 
5. Paint on a rainy day. We’ve seen our fair share of rain already, but in case the rain comes again, I plan on pulling out the finger paint. Maybe even setting up shop in the garage. I know Little Miss would love it. 
6. Eat a hotdog. I would love to say we could do this at a baseball game (I’m all about baseball), but I don’t know how sister girl would do at a MLB game just yet. However, eating a hotdog is definitely the epitome of a fine summer day. 
7. Make lemonade. I know this will be primarily my job, but I think she would love to stir the sugar into the pitcher. 
8. Color & craft. Charlotte loves to color. I think it’s about time I get her to craft something with her brilliant artwork. Hello, Pinterest!
9. Build an indoor fort. Lately, Charlotte loves to rearrange furniture. That’s what I’m calling her being a toddler tornado. When she knocks over her little chair, it makes me think of throwing a blanket over it and calling it a fort. 
10. Go for a bicycle ride. We love our iBert Safe-T-Seat (seen on the blog here), and I imagine this summer we’ll have plenty more bike rides throughout the neighborhood.
11. Go swimming. Because it’s summer. Duh. (Our pool essentials will be on the blog soon.) 
12. Play at a splash pad. When we can’t make it to a pool, a splash pad will do. 
13. Have a dance party. We all know how much we love to dance in this house. This will be easy to cross off the list (especially with this playlist).
14. Stay in a hotel. I’m hopeful that we’ll get away to somewhere this summer. And even though hotel stays can be tricky, what would summer be without a trip? I’ll be referencing my Toddler Travel Necessities for this one. 
15. Take a road trip. I have some of the best childhood memories of summer road trips taken with my parents and grandparents. I definitely want to keep the tradition alive during the little bit’s childhood, too. 
16. Visit a children’s museum. There are a couple of museums geared specifically for children in our area. I would love to check them out!

17. Go to the beach. Taking Charlotte to the beach for the first time was magical, and I can’t wait to get back. This time we can actually splash around in the waves. Because I grew up in a beach town, this is a must!

18. Read 12 new books. That’s one new book for every week of the summer. We have a massive children’s library (book hoarder here), so this will not be hard for us. But if you don’t have a library because you’re not a former English teacher like I am, you can go to your local library to check books out. I used to love checking out books during the summer. Let’s not even talk about the smell of opening up a library book. Nostalgia!

19. Watch the fireworks. Since July 4th is in the summer (for my non-US friends, that’s Independence Day for us), we’ll either watch the fireworks from afar or break out the sparklers.

20. Stargaze. This will require the mini to stay up past bedtime, but I think the experience will be well worth it. The awe and wonder in her eyes…can’t wait to see it.

21. Catch a firefly. I think this might be the trickiest on the list, but it will certainly be fun to try.

22. Visit the zoo. Our first trip to the zoo was fantastic. It’ll be pretty hot when we go again, I’m sure, but it will be worth it. I’ll be looking back to these 5 tips to enjoy the zoo, that is for sure. A petting zoo definitely counts, too!

23. Jump on a trampoline. Charlotte loves her mini-trampoline, and there are plenty of indoor trampoline parks nearby, which means we’ll be hitting one up soon.

24. Make a stuffed animal. Build-A-Bear, anyone?

25. Watch a new movie. I have seen Frozen about five billion times, and we’re getting there with Beauty and the Beast. A new movie to add to our rotation is much needed.

26. Play a new game. We usually play chase around the house. I think it’s time for hopscotch. You know, outside. Which leads me to…

27. Sidewalk chalk. Charlotte loves drawing with the chalk! We’ll definitely be doing more of this.

28. Bake cookies. Or bake anything for that matter, preferably these mini-cheesecakes, but I won’t be picky.

29. Enjoy a snow cone or popsicle (homemade or store-bought). Ice cream is great and all, but Blue Bell is on hiatus, which means we Texans have to get creative. Snow cones and homemade popsicles can hold us over.

30. Attend a playdate. For some reason, the summer is loaded with playdates. We’ll definitely be going to a playdate or two.


31. Feed the ducks. During our family walks by the lakes in our neighborhood, Charlotte always oohs and ahhs when she sees the ducks quacking around. We’ll be sure to take some bread crumbs on one of our adventures.

32. Have a backyard BBQ. Remember when the hubs made these amazing looking ribs? Yeah, we’ll be doing that again.

You can download the PDF version of this bucket list to post on your fridge like I am, here.

And if you’re in the Houston area, be sure to check out the Houston Moms Blog Ultimate Summer Bucket List with things to do in the area. It is filled with tons of activities for all ages!

What’s on your bucket list this summer?

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Comments

    • Yay! Thanks, Colleen! I wanted things that I knew we could cross off our list. ;) Glad you’ll be doing the same. Hope you’re feeling better!

  3. Awesome list girl! We build forts at least once a week. A loves them too!
    And dance parties are always a must. :)

    • Thanks, Tiffany! We need to make one ASAP. Charlotte loves blankets and pillows, so it shouldn’t be too hard to do. ;)

  4. FUN!! We have to jump in on all this. Summer is THE best. We’re kicking off our weekend with a little backyard camping!!

    • Go Karra! :) I would have added that to our list, but sister girl only likes sleeping in her crib. Lol. But I agree with you, summer is the best!

  7. Awesome list girl! We build forts at least once a week. A loves them too!
    And dance parties are always a must. :)

  8. FUN!! We have to jump in on all this. Summer is THE best. We're kicking off our weekend with a little backyard camping!!

  10. Yay! Thanks, Colleen! I wanted things that I knew we could cross off our list. ;) Glad you'll be doing the same. Hope you're feeling better!

  12. Go Karra! :) I would have added that to our list, but sister girl only likes sleeping in her crib. Lol. But I agree with you, summer is the best!

  13. I am in the process of making our list with Jack and several of these are on it! So much fun!
    I try and exhaust him so that evenings are relaxing in the summer. ha. :)

  15. I am in the process of making our list with Jack and several of these are on it! So much fun!
    I try and exhaust him so that evenings are relaxing in the summer. ha. :)

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