Summer, Please Be Kind

They look like angels, right?  Like the kind of children who would sit quietly for hours playing board games, drawing pictures, asking if they finished all their thank you notes. 

But you already know better. 

They are little demons of adventure.  They want to ride their bikes in construction sites.  They want to turn the room above the garage into a kid-style karaoke bar.  They want cash for an IKEA run so they can buy a hundred of those twirly egg chairs, so they can line them up on the driveway and spin themselves silly. They want to run businesses!  Have dance parties!  Build rockets!

Now I'm planning to fly around the world and take pictures of hope--which is amazing!  which is a miracle!--but seriously, sisters, I pray to God these kids will have mercy on their subjects--oops! i mean supervisors--while I'm working around the clock, getting ready to go.  I pray a nice kind Mary Poppins whose way smarter than they are will land on my doorstep and whip us all into shape, before Kid Nation rules my world.

What are you wishing for this summer?  Who are the subjects at your house who are threatening a takeover?  Show us your angels, your demons, your precious darlings with those impish grins.  We need to know what you're facing, as summer stares us down.

Comments

[Krista]

Here are my four little devils. Honestly, the furry ones are harder to keep track of then the children.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/krheiser/3407828051/

[Crisse]

This summers going to be full of mischief and adventure with these little monkeys around!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tildabelle/3553525684/

[Charlane]

my nephews are always ready for a fun adventure
http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlaneg/3590394509/

[Maggie]

My little angel of a toddler

http://www.flickr.com/photos/86037200@N00/3613366289/

is sometimes more like a little monster

http://www.flickr.com/photos/86037200@N00/3614184866/

or a little rockstar

http://www.flickr.com/photos/86037200@N00/3610352451/

[PunditMom]

She's thinking, but I know she's always conjuring something up!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/punditmom/3613392759/

[Haley]

This had me laughing out load beacuse I know what you mean. Is the smile sweet or is she plotting her summer plans already....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2hcreative/3611499801/

[debi]

From last July: http://emmatree.blogspot.com/2008/07/day-of-small-things.html

We get these two lovelies on & off throughout the summer. I expect more of the same this year, and truly, as exhausting as it can be, I cannot wait. :)

[My Two Seasons]

Here are my little cuties. They appear to be all sweet and lovely, but underneath the surface they're plotting and planning!

http://mytwoseasons.com/2009/06/09/photo-shoot-in-the-park/

[summer]

My two girls are trouble with a capital T...though my own Mother just keeps telling me it's just because they are really smart...I hope she's right...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sufferingsummer/3600274383/

Summer has already started in a big way I think around here...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sufferingsummer/3612702881/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sufferingsummer/3613510272/in/photostream/

I'm just hanging on, hoping I'm ready!

[Mod Girl]

My seven-year-old, snaggle-toothed wonder... driving his "rocket powered go-cart"
http://www.modobjectathome.com/2009/05/morning-adventure.html

and then grinning impishly:
http://www.modobjectathome.com/2009/05/third-times-charm.html

[Becky]

Although I don't see them daily, these three are insanity whenever we are around. (I'm told that they are ALWAYS insanity...) But oh, oh, how cute they are :)

http://blog.bagdanoffphoto.com/?p=1459

Right after the jeep shot at the end the two darling girls completely ran over their brother and had him pinned and screaming bloody murder while the engine revved and they giggled. I hear he still won't go near the thing...it's going to be a long summer for this sensitive boy and his demonic baby sisters :)

[Jaana]

The only thing threatening to take over at my house is the crappy weather! I have not yet been able to feel very "summer-y" http://dxeechick.blogspot.com/2009/06/ok-seriously.html

[CDScott]

Here's one of my mischief-makers. Fear the impish grin!

http://courtneysablogger.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-have-new-toy.html

[Sara]

http://indigoamethyst.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-summer.html

The first picture was taken during the kindergarten end of year picnic. I think the true side of my angel is coming out here!

[Elizabeth]

Three and a half going on 17. It's going to be a long summer.

http://skymeadow.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-post_10.html

[Leah]

http://flickr.com/gp/lakeline/oGz7uJ I think this shows how my summer will go!

[Gail]

No trouble...only fun...
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GPdolmj0TIlCITefbcFYPg?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ2mtPaz7aDSGQ&feat=directlink

[Jamie]

Here are some of my wishes and a little angel among weeds:

http://umbrellablog.com/2009/06/weeds-wishes/

[Kathy Winter]

My daughter attended a backyard tea party. It was the most delightful time for our princesses and the moms.

With the first photo, I tried my hand a sepia tones.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathywinter/3605628574/

This photo just happened. I called her name, she turned around with a grin and "click!" It's one of my favorites.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathywinter/3605628638/

[Dani]

I'm actually looking forward to more of these types of photos. :-)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36197392@N06/3601863589/in/set-72157619282614310/

[Jane]

looking forward to a fun summer with our toddler granddaughter--pools and play doh!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gardengramma/?saved=1

[gonzomama]

hoping its a memorable summer for the boy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59735955@N00/3578804213/

and crossing my fingers the babe is walking by the end of it (she already wants to so badly)!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59735955@N00/3607576061/

[shelli - mama of letters]

Here's my two year old who will be three in August, just after his baby brother is born. I'm hoping he'll be a good big brother and deal with the transition in a good way.


http://www.mamaofletters.com/Site/The_Focal_Point/Entries/2009/5/22_Portrait_of_Aidan_2_Years_Old.html

[Patty Reiser]

Yes, may the summer be kind to all of us this year. I still have a few more days to go until school is out for my pumpkins. Alas my teenage daughter will have some of her time occupied with attending a class at the local college because she can't wait to leave home as soon as she is able. And I am positive she already has plans to spend as much time as possible with her friends and boyfriend the rest of the summer. That will leave my son CJ home alone with mommy to amuse himself as I try to work a little around planning trips and adventures with some of his friends.
In closing I have no pictures to share as I sold my old cameras to pay for my new camera which FedEx will hopefully deliver in a timely fashion on Friday. Until then i wish all of you Shutter Sisters a scent-sational Wednesday!
Patty

[The Waterhole]

Middle child... say no more...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/waterhole/3591637604/

Eldest and youngest make harmony together...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/waterhole/3591630594/

Blonde curls + pure energy = she gets away with anything

http://www.flickr.com/photos/waterhole/3605402295/

[Kathleen O./ko2008]

Here he is...four and a half, in a phase of gross motor development (says the teacher in me) and jumping off of everything, and talking. Always talking, asking, telling, harrassing, ordering, commanding. Ten weeks of summer look great to me now, but I may be singing a different tune in week #2...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/3593866576/

[Freda]

I have a rough summer ahead. I face a summer of morning (all day...) sickness! The outcome is always a blessing, but getting there is the hard part!

[Vanessa]

my three wild boy things:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/3611819032/in/set-72157607454214429/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/3564999722/in/set-72157607454214429/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/3530053405/in/set-72157607454214429/

[Liz]

these are taking over my summer: yard and home. :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilybeth29/3443195471/in/set-72157608993525565/

the fam arrives at the end of june to help renovate the kitchen...god help us all....

[Puna]

My kids are older and the challenge now is not how to keep them entertained but rather entertained and productive too.

Here's my cute son mowing the lawn...
http://lifesignatures.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/camera-ready/

[Tanja]

Here are my youngest thunderstorm.. She really keeps us bizzi..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39264421@N07/3612097544/

[candaceK]

not as innocent as she looks :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3615195199_18dc6bf532.jpg

[Tracy]

My 10 month old is going to keep me extremely busy!!! She's wild! http://www.flickr.com/photos/31417716@N00/3611828751/

[spread your wings]

detours on summer road trips - she directs the way.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/3617719879/in/set-72157616314170463/

[JoAnne]

So I just did a post about the creativity of my kids...what happens when kids get bored? This happens: http://joannek.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/creative-play/

[Carmen]

Here is my little one, having fun with her grandma. Cute, right?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_poYOI3H6EV4/Sjr2eRVIZ9I/AAAAAAAAArw/jOGlOA1zJkI/s1600-h/upsidedown01bsq_bl.jpg
Here she is when she's slightly less than happy:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_poYOI3H6EV4/Sjxxz-npdMI/AAAAAAAAAtg/8iFE1HkPEgU/s1600-h/hazel_yells_bl.jpg
:D
Still cute, but sometimes a little alarming! We're going to have a great summer, though. This is such a wonderful age. :)