Top Tweets of the Week (July 14-21)

Oh summer, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways you were my favorite season as a kid: sunshine, swimming, summer camp, and every couple years, World Cup soccer! Parents love summer for the same reasons...right? Our favorite tweets this week might prove otherwise...

Taking a toddler to the bathroom at the pool = 20 minute+ experience. — Mamatoga (@Mamatoga) July 21, 2014

#summerproblems 

Is blueberry picking a fun day out with the family? Or a misguided attempt at merriment that potentially violates child labor laws? #summer — Mama411NYC (@Mama411NYC) July 15, 2014

If your vote is for "fun day out with the family" (ours is!) check out our guide to berry picking in the NY metro area.

Being a parent means sometimes you wear Monsters Inc Band-Aids because they're the only ones you can find — Jen Simon (@NoSleepInBklyn) July 21, 2014

Mike or Sully?

I just caught myself automatically looking for Jake's face in sleepaway camp "proof of life" pictures, even though he's sitting next to me. — SelfishMom (@SelfishMom) July 15, 2014

One overnighter can seem like an eternity! How do you cope when your kids are away at camp?

"They should call it Wal-reds instead of Walgreens bc the buildings red not green!" #thingsmykidsays #makesmelaugh — Tania (@_MommyLand_) July 17, 2014

It really does make more sense. #kidwisdom

"I Spy" is a fun guessing #game that helps teach concentration and patience! Have you played "I Spy" with your little one? #kids — The Little Gym UWS (@TLGUpWestSideNY) July 21, 2014

What's your favorite game to play with your children without iPads, Legos, or dolls?

After work, I'm visiting my son's potential new preschool, so this may be the last time you hear from me. Anyone have a hazmat suit? — Dad and Buried (@DadandBuried) July 21, 2014

Not even August and we're already thinking of back-to-school...and the hazards that come with it. @DadandBuried, we hope you made it out unscathed.