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Monthly Archives: August 2017
What Aidan did on his Summer Vacation
Aidan’s past few summers have been mixed with a variety of different camps- some lasting a week or two, all focused on science or computers. This summer he had the opportunity to try something a little bit different- a seven week leadership training opportunity that included an internship!
Two days a week he was at the South Boston Neighborhood House. There were field trips (rock climbing! state parks!) and a summer long project. It was a Shark Tank- develop an idea to present to a group of adults who would score the idea based on creativity, planning and presentation.
Aidan’s idea was called “Sharebrella”- an umbrella crowd sharing service. It was great! And for a kid who doesn’t like public speaking- he did a great job!
For his internship, Aidan spent two days a week working at the State House for State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry. He answered questions and helped do research. He also had the opportunity to attend an intern day at the Edward Kennedy Museum.
That left three day weekends which he filled hanging out with friends and being a typical 12 year old boy (video games, Nerf wars, etc). He says it was his favorite summer. We would definitely agree!
Cape Escape 2017
This summer has been a tricky one. With work schedules, theater camp and an upcoming show for Brendan and Aidan’s internship- there really wasn’t time for an extended family vacation. We knew this going into the summer (our family vacation will be this Christmas). But we did find time to go to our favorite place o the Cape- the Cape Codder.
Our original plan was to leave Saturday morning and head to the inflatable park. It was a favorite last summer! Then spend Sunday in Provincetown- a first for all of us. What Brendan didn’t know was that he and I were going to Sutton Foster.
But sometimes the weather changes plans. On Friday morning the weather was looking like 100% chance of rain. So we made the decision to leave Friday night and spend the whole rainy day in the indoor water park. It was relaxing to not have to worry about going anywhere (minus the fact that on the water slide I believe I broke my toe). We took naps, had a nice dinner, had ice cream and had some much needed family time. And Aidan got to have his favorite M&M pancakes too. Â It was a great way to make the most of a rainy day.
Sunday was a beautiful August (hot) day. We made our way to PTown and spent time walking around and taking in all the sights. We visited the library, which was really cool. We took a sightseeing trolly tour. We had a lot of fun being silly. Then Brendan and I went to Sutton Foster. He was jumping out of his seat with excitement. While we were there Aidan and Chris took a nice bike ride along the coast.
There’s never enough time but the time we had was fun, relaxing and much needed!