FiRST DAY OF SUMMER *BASKET GiViNG*😎🛍️
NEN FAM · 1:10:01 · 1 weeks ago
The family starts summer by negotiating new curfews with the kids after late nights and then surprises their older siblings with custom gift baskets full of summer items.
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Late nights — Mom admits the first two nights back from Maui ended after 2 or 3 a.m. because teens stayed out past curfew .
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Sleep shortage — Both parents ran on roughly three hours of sleep, prompting the reset talk .
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Devotional reset — Everyone gathers for prayer then immediately shifts into curfew negotiations .
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Age-based rules — Little boys must be home by 9 p.m., 12-13-year-olds by 10:30-11 on weekdays, and older teens reach midnight on weekends with friends allowed until 12:30-1 if at the house .
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Gift baskets — Kids split into groups at Target and assemble baskets for Cassidy & Josh, Bridger, Trey & Izzy, and Journey using snacks, clothes, toys, flowers, and self-care items .
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Delivery visits — Families react happily as baskets are dropped off, with older siblings noting the thoughtful summer timing .