Spending 14 hours stuck on a plane gives one a lot of time to sit back and think... think about life, think about the family, think about every aspect of every day. And that is exactly what happened to me as I was returning from Tokyo this weekend.
Have you ever noticed that when you have that kind of time, your mind first goes to what's wrong? What have I forgotten? What do I regret?
Why is that? I spent hours in this frame of mind. I could have filled a bushel with all of the lemons in my life I found in my head. But, as I take a step back and careful look, I have SO much to be thankful for, and the reason I have many self-identified lemons is because I am committed to so much. And my intention is to take each and every one of those 'lemon' areas in my life, and turn it into Lemonade!
I hope that each of you will take a step back when you are struck with a lemon in your life (however big or small it may be), and try to find a way to make it into Lemonade. In this spirit, I have a great national event that I want to share with you today...
LOCAL LEMONDADE DAYS EVENTS
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Fighting Childhood Cancer One Cup At A Time
For the 9th straight year, thousands of volunteers will "help put a squeeze on childhood cancer" during the weekend of June 8th. You can help too by supporting two local lemonade stands (both in their 3rd year). These two kid-run stands will be helping to raise money to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
LOCATION 1: Cincinnati, OH (Red Bank area) - June 9 and 10, 2012 - all day.
http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/80663
LOCATION 2: Lebanon, OH - June 8, 9 and 10, 2012 - all day.
http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/81920
If you find yourself in the area, stop by for some refreshment and to know that your contribution will help in the fight against childhood cancer. Click here for more information on Lemonade Days.
Family Movies This Summer
While today (June 6th) may be Drive-In Movie Day, kid and family friendly movies will be opening all summer long. Check out this article that lists all of the movies opening this summer. Some highlights include: Madagascar 3, Brave, The Amazing Spiderman, Ice Age 4, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and ParaNorman.
If you do want to take advantage of Drive In Movie Day, and go spend the evening with the family at a Cincinnati area drive in, feel free to visit Starlite Drive In Theater in Amelia. They will be showing Men In Black III tonight starting at 9:10pm.
Cincinnati Reds are at home quite a bit this week. Check out the schedule here, with promotional events as well.
We have one last chance to win Family 4-packs to the Butterfly Show. Click here to read about and enter the giveaway.
While there are a lot of events listed below to take a look at for this week, visit our Cincinnati Metro calendar page for a complete listing (and constantly updating) list of local events to do with your kids and family.
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