How to make the most of summer in 12 easy steps

First, take off your shoes. Sink your feet into summer.

Don't be afraid to get wet.

Stoop low if you must, to really see.

Squint into the setting sun.

Eat more blueberries than you put in the pail.
Ask your Dad to play just one more game of Uno. The worst he can say is no.
Search the sky for amazement. Find it.

Tell your mom you'll fly upside down someday, that it's not a bit scary, then look for her arms when you wake to thunder.
Cheer when barriers break. Cover your ears and smile and wonder how.

Swing at everything.

Then run. Run like autumn's right behind you.
Stay on pace with summer.
Touch every base until you reach home.