https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer/page/2#post-1636557 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:59:14 +0000 Springtime 1636557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-Have an anniversary getaway with no kids!<br /> -Lose 5-10 lbs<br /> -Trip to the zoo<br /> -Finish landscaping and paint porch/front door<br /> -Family vacation<br /> -Potty train DS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer/page/2#post-1636548 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:57:43 +0000 shinymama 1636548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: Oh, I know, believe me, I know. I think that height and build play a factor too. I'm 5'8" and not itty bitty, so I know that I'll never weigh 120 pounds, but it's still hard to wrap my head around that awful number. </p> <p>Maybe use a pair of {non-elastic} shorts as your guide? "Oh they fit well. I'm doing great!" Or, "A little snug, time to watch what I'm eating a little better." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer/page/2#post-1636520 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:53:51 +0000 MrsSCB 1636520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get a new job... Does that count? :-P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer/page/2#post-1636462 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:44:55 +0000 BoogieBea 1636462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For myself: play tennis, take swim lessons<br /> For the kids: continue swim, gymnastics and martial arts. Prep my son for kindergarten.<br /> As a family: go camping, hiking, and just spend more time outdoors </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636408 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:31:26 +0000 Pepper 1636408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope we can get to the beach this summer for at least a long weekend!</p> <p>I want to take LO to the zoo, to the pool, to the Children's Museum, the science center, local amusement park... lots of plans for a 1 year old. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636407 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:31:26 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1636407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shinymama: Well I'm a SAHM so my dress code is very casual. Comfy casual. If I look good, bonus, but not necessary since I have two toddlers that will inadvertently get my clothes stained with something. But I'm 5' 7" and keep having to lift my 26+ lb wiggly kids all day plus all the other housework so I don't -feel- like my weight. But it still makes me unhappy, you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636395 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:28:38 +0000 shinymama 1636395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: I really like the ladies at my doctor's office, but one of them once said, "You don't look like you weigh that much." Thanks???</p> <p>Forget the number! I have given up dwelling on it, and besides, my clothes is a better indicator of where I'm at. {Says the woman who just stated that she wants to lose X number.} </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636363 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:21:49 +0000 Cole 1636363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: I bet a great instructor could help you when you're ready. I hated getting water up my nose and I would panic so that was something we worked on a lot. Also I am slow as molasses still but I enjoy it so I really don't care and deciding I don't care really helped! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636341 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:16:20 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1636341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shinymama: Oooo I feel you. I went to the doctor's office last month and was sad at the number. Admittedly I don't look like I weigh 167 lbs - or I hope that I don't! - but I do :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636340 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:15:17 +0000 shinymama 1636340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lose 5 {or 15} pounds. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636313 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:10:21 +0000 Weagle 1636313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spend lots of time at the pool<br /> Get our yard to a more pleasing state<br /> Enjoy LO's last summer as an only child<br /> Host lots of cookouts </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636288 Thu, 15 May 2014 12:05:37 +0000 avivoca 1636288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: Uh, I'm 28 and can barely swim. It's all good. I'm working on it though, and H is going to take swim lessons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636223 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:52:48 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1636223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: Funny thing is if you put me in scuba gear, I'm fine. I have no problem -in- the water, just on -top- of the water. Part of my problem is exercise induced asthma. My lungs don't like it when I try to swim (really should do something to strengthen myself so that it isn't a problem but I'm busy with two kids). The other problem is the irrational panic that happens when I start to lose breath because of my asthma and then I'm not where I can touch the bottom. With an oxygen tank or a snorkel piece, I know I'll be fine if I go under. But without either, I just start floundering! One problem feeds into the other. Incidentally, I can't get my scuba certification until I can swim a few laps. Grr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636209 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:49:20 +0000 Cole 1636209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just thinking I need a list so I am taking notes! I want to go see fireworks, cook out at the park with friends, go on a boat ride, go on our baby moon and hang out at the pool.</p> <p>@NaturallyCathy: I finally took lessons at 30! I liked the water but could really only doggy paddle, maybe four private lessons in and I felt comfortable to go and swim laps. I am sooooooo glad I did it! It was totally worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636186 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:43:41 +0000 lilteacherbee 1636186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being a SAHM for the summer!<br /> Going to the beach!<br /> Swimming with LO in my mom's pool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636182 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:42:40 +0000 IRunForFun 1636182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beeaaaachhhhh. </p> <p>And finish my doula certification. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636177 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:41:23 +0000 JerricaBenton 1636177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beach at least twice a week, farmers markets, visit some local farms so LO can see some animals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636157 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:38:06 +0000 stargal 1636157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have a baby! Camping, swimming and campfires and cookouts.<br /> Also get a lot of stuff done in the outside/inside of the house!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636076 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:21:09 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1636076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, is it sad that I'm 24 and still don't know how to swim?? Thus why I'm not gearing up for the pool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636022 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:04:40 +0000 LBee 1636022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1) Float in pool<br /> 2) Finish nursery<br /> 3) Have healthy baby </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636015 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:02:19 +0000 blackbird 1636015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go to the pool!!! I really really want E to be into it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1636011 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:01:24 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1636011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: That sounds wonderful. I'll be looking this up and pumping you for questions later ;) Gotta get the kids to nap soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635995 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:59:11 +0000 littlebug 1635995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Move, find a new job, and buy a new house. And maybe a trip to the beach in there somewhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635990 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:57:57 +0000 PurplePumps 1635990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: LOL. Have you looked into cement board siding? It's surprisingly cheaper than wood, but looks like wood, termite and rot resistant (since it's cement of course!). My neighbor has it for 5 years up, and he used a solid stain on it, hasn't done any maintenance on it and it still looks brand new! I'd have believed him if he told me he installed it last month! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635942 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:49:10 +0000 HLK208 1635942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- birth a healthy baby!<br /> - swim lessons for DS<br /> - stain our fence<br /> - finish office space in loft and buy a desk<br /> - work on prepping DS for kindergarten<br /> - hopefully a beach trip once DD2 is 6 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635932 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:47:11 +0000 Adira 1635932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: haha, yes!!!! So excited for that!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635919 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:44:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 1635919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take C swimming, either at the beach or a pool somewhere. </p> <p>Paint C's room-- we were renting when we did the nursery, but now we own the place and I want to change the color. </p> <p>Start exercising, somehow-- bought a groupon to a local gym that has babysitting, so we will check that out. </p> <p>@Adira: Pregnant swimming is the best. It feels so good, plus you don't have to suck in your stomach :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635908 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:42:20 +0000 simplyfelicity 1635908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Get pregnant<br /> 2. Go on our Hawaiian honeymoon (we got married in November and we are both teachers)<br /> 3. Get in shape<br /> 4. Stay with my family at Lake Tahoe<br /> 5. Go to some Giants games<br /> 6. And pretty much just chillax before August! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635907 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:42:18 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1635907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: We won't even go into the mile long list that is my outside work, lol. But it includes new paint around the windows, new roof, new siding (preferably not vinyl or if so, a different style/color), etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-hope-to-do-this-summer#post-1635902 Thu, 15 May 2014 10:40:54 +0000 PurplePumps 1635902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: Well, I actually meant the exterior. =) Internal updates are for winter, and then it's all about the outside for the summer and it's so hard trying to work having to plan around the weather. I just painted the last two rooms I wanted to get done last month. Though the hallways are still on the list for us too. I know what you mean with the big empty house though. When we moved in, *everything* was a pale yellow and I hated it. I love putting up new colors and decor! </p>