Submitted by Leah Derewicz

What do you look forward to on the weekend?  Is it quiet time to relax and renew? Perhaps a nap?  Well, in our house – we look forward to Adventure Saturday!

I know what you are thinking – “What the heck is Adventure Saturday?”  Well, quite honestly it is whatever direction the wind takes us. That’s right - no plans - no schedules and complete surprise. 

I am the mother to 2 boys: a 6 & 2 yr old.  They are both very active and I will admit, I don’t like to sit still very often either.  I am trying to be the “put your money where your mouth is mother”  - in other words, if I tell my sons to wear their bike helmet, I will be wearing one too.  

Over the past year, I have been talking to my oldest son about trust and how important it is to trust one another – especially the people you love.  So, as a fun way to show trust, I started Adventure Saturdays.  This is a day where the boys get up in the morning, eat a quick breakfast and be dressed, ready to go on an adventure. 

This is the typical conversation:  

Son: 

“Where are we going today?”

Mom: 

“What is the word of the day?”

Son: 

“Trust.”

Mom: 

“Do you trust that Mommy will take you somewhere fun?”

Son: 

“Yes.”

Then he usually starts laughing about past adventures or we turn the music loud in the truck and sing!
 

So what are some of our typical adventures?  

1. We have gone to garage sales (not my favorite thing – but we usually find books or a game – which is fun).
2. Taking both boys for a bike ride in the trailer – also quite a workout for Mommy since combined they are over 65 lbs!
3. Hiking – bring a bag for all the great rocks and sticks you might find along the way.
4. Breakfast at the park followed by playing at the playground
5. Splash pad at the park
6. Going out for donuts
7. Taking a drive just to enjoy the scenery
8. Go fishing
9. Shopping at Goodwill – Saturdays are 50% everything!
10. Take the light rail and go out for lunch
11. Go to the library or museum
12. Go to the Farmers Market
13. Go to a movie
14. Go to a baseball game
15. Take the dog to the dog park
16. Mountain Biking

We love Adventure Saturday’s because it is time together, we laugh lots, the boys enjoy that they never know where we will be going and what we will be doing.  I love that they are learning to trust, have fun and not live on a schedule.  Where will your next adventure be?

ABOUT the Author:

Leah Derewicz – Married with 2 beautiful boys – Owner of Peacock Pottery