My friend is a teacher, and one of the first writing assignments she gives to her students each year is to write about their favorite summer memories. Every year, a number of students answer with, "We didn't do anything this summer. My mom was busy, so we just watched TV all day." I'll admit-I've gotten distracted and let summer with my kids fly by in the past, and I've let them spend way too much time in front of screens. I'm not beating myself up over it, but this year, I want to change how my family does summer. Now I've tried this makeover before and made the mistake of overcomplicating things. This year, instead of fretting about perfection, I'm going to focus on the fundamentals to make fun, realistic summer memories. Want to get back to basics with me? Here are the 4 memories I'm going to help my kids make this summer. 1. Memories of a Joyful Mom At some point, the sight of our kids chilling out in their pajamas until 2 p.m. every afterno...