It's Almost Summer...What a Bummer
I’m just going to put this right out there: am I the only mother not cartwheeling in delight at the thought of summer vacation? At the thought that tomorrow is the last day of school? At the incomprehensible notion that my two offspring will now be home seven days a week for ten consecutive weeks?
I have The Dread. It’s the truth, people.
Is it because Rowan will surely repeat, “What can I dooooooo?” in twelve-minute increments beginning tomorrow at 3:39 p.m. and continuing until 9 a.m. August 16?
Is it because the percentage of burps and guffaws and conversations including the words “bum” and “poop” will increase substantially over the next ten weeks?
Is it because when the thermometer tops 85 degrees Noah will collapse into a sweaty heap and complain that he can’t sleep because his legs are too sticky?
Is it because Rowan will beg to play Super Mario Brothers from the moment his toes touch the floor at 7 a.m. until the second he hits the pillow at 8 p.m. for 80 days straight?
Did you answer “All of the Above?”
Dingdingding! You are correct – all those reasons and then some!
Oh, and did I mention I’ll be eeking out the time to write five blog posts a week about God and faith amidst burps and toots and chatter about bums?
I’m not making any promises here…but it could get ugly.
…80 more days … I think I’ll go mix up a pitcher of margaritas…
Come on, admit it: who’s with me here? Who has even the teeniest bit of dread that summer vacation has arrived?
*Of course, pictures like the one of Rowan from last summer just *might* make me change my tune about summer. I remember that day clearly -- he had a blast! [and so did I!]
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Hilarious! Especially about the subject of conversation when boys are involved. Since we homeschool mine are/were home all the time. Sometimes I wish/wished for just a little vacation away from the family! Seriously, if I could discipline myself to make up some sort of schedule we would all be better off. We had "the list" last year and that helped, but I'm thinking a schedule...
Have fun!!
Ahhhh. Finding God amidst the chaos...summer.
Someday you'll look forward to the relaxing of the schedule during the summer time. :) Me? Teenagers sleeping until 10 or 11 then heading to the pool for the day = a fair amount of "me" time. Your day will come and then you'll long for chatter about bums and burps again. Now go enjoy your margarita and chin up!! xoxo
We're already nearly the end of our second week of summer vacation. I'm waaaayyy beyond dread.
Add to all of that? A dad who teaches and so, also receives the summer vacation benefit.
It's all that and more, now with deeper voices and three times the body hair with two almost-men and one grownup man.
The good news is I don't think Noah will have too many over-85 days to complain about. We can still see our breath not too far north of you.
the dread, huh? i can understand that, only becuz i hear my friends and sisters moan about the prospect of summer vacation. i feel ya.
My wife homeschools our two oldest kids, but I still feel "the dread" - mostly in relation to temperature and humidity. But in a few months it will be the best time of year ever: autumn, with it's falling leaves and pumpkin pies and smell of woodsmoke in the air. That's what gets me through nature's sauna...
You are hilarious!
I may live to regret this statement, but I'm sooooooo looking forward to summer vacation with the kiddos. This is the last summer before BOTH kiddos are in school (sniff sniff) and I plan on enjoying every minute of it! :) Call em crazy. muhahahaha
LOL Reading this makes me think one thing... my poor mom. She put up with so many summers of 4 of us asking 'what can we do?' :) Bless her heart for being patient with us! ♥
You can do it! I'm sure of it. This is going to be the best summer ever! You mark my words, sister! :)
I am crying right now because this is so true. My kids sat me down last August and had an intervention with me because I was so horrible to live with.
I have a new plan for this summer because I still have to work from home. I'm so scared.
At least I have through June 2.
Homeschooling does not allow for me to have a "school break" where the kids go away most of the day most of the week. So, I "summer" all year long. Sigh. My help? I school all year long and take breaks when we all want to pull our hair out or when we hit the highways for a vacation. That means that we pretty much stick with a schedule and they have learned to entertain themselves more than a fair amount of time! I still hear "I'm BOOOOORED." But, I tell them "That is your own choice and your fault if that is what you choose!" Maybe that will help - at least the first few times! It was so shocking for my kiddos to hear that the first couple times... ;) Buck up, little camper... this will be a GREAT FUN summer! I can smell it in your post, really! You've anticipated the worst... now hope for the BEST!! (I am only dreading the heat and humidity of the midwest! Tears rolling down my cheeks that I don't have that awesome Oregon weather and an ocean coast to run to when the heat gets to be too much... Boohooo!)
I can look at this from my perch in my empty nest and smile. I could tell you that these years will slip through your fingers at warp speed. I could tell you to treasure all moments because they will be memories far too quickly.
Instead, I'll confess that I used to feel that way too. But, truly, there are days I long to have them all right back her, tooting burping and all that great stuff.
Uhm - yes!! I've been writing about it all week!
Two boys at home (I'm right there with ya!) demands some summer inspiration.
You know how I feel! It's not dread so much as fear. But we've already had a couple weeks, and they've been great. I've had to relax on the blog writing a bit, but I want to cherish this time with them. My oldest is starting kindergarten, and I see how quickly this time with them slips away. I want to ENJOY them, so darn it--I'm determined to make this a great summer!
I think sometimes we just have to relax our own expectations and have a little fun. Not easy for this control freak to do! :) Good luck!
Not me! Empty nester with a pool! Maybe you should come join me for some margaritas? Definitely need to find us some at Relevant.
Oh, the "mom" in me can kind of understand, but just think -- no schedule! No getting up and out of the house at a certain time! No supervising homework -- just the fun learning that YOU decide to take on.
Love the picture, by the way.
Oh, I love this. Me and a dear friend have been talking about this very thing. My summers start with high expectations for both my children and myself, and they slowly drop down, down as I realize I've set the bar too high. Maybe I (and we) could just relax and give ourselves a break. I mean 2 weeks ago, I was convinced I would teach my kids Spanish this summer...really? And, maybe while I'm at it I could also teach them to swing dance. Great post!
I am SO with you on this one! I am determined that this summer will be fun and not torturous (for me that is) I am really going to work on being more present with the kids and planning fun things to do together. But, oh my word,we have been out of school for 2 days and my 8 year old said "this is BOOOORing"
Don't start with me kid!
LOVE that picture of the hose squirt. Too sensational for words.
I am in love with summer. I love the swimming towels strewn over the living room. I love the endless sunshine. I love the schedule free days. It is my favorite time of year. The years are flying by so quickly, so I am treasuring every moment of happiness with my baby that I can : ) We don't really get bored in the summer because we have so many places to go. All year we make a list of things we want to do in the summer and then once it hits, off we go!
LOVE that picture of the hose squirt. Too sensational for words.
I am in love with summer. I love the swimming towels strewn over the living room. I love the endless sunshine. I love the schedule free days. It is my favorite time of year. The years are flying by so quickly, so I am treasuring every moment of happiness with my baby that I can : ) We don't really get bored in the summer because we have so many places to go. All year we make a list of things we want to do in the summer and then once it hits, off we go!
You know how I feel! It's not dread so much as fear. But we've already had a couple weeks, and they've been great. I've had to relax on the blog writing a bit, but I want to cherish this time with them. My oldest is starting kindergarten, and I see how quickly this time with them slips away. I want to ENJOY them, so darn it--I'm determined to make this a great summer!
I think sometimes we just have to relax our own expectations and have a little fun. Not easy for this control freak to do! :) Good luck!
We're already nearly the end of our second week of summer vacation. I'm waaaayyy beyond dread.
Add to all of that? A dad who teaches and so, also receives the summer vacation benefit.
It's all that and more, now with deeper voices and three times the body hair with two almost-men and one grownup man.
The good news is I don't think Noah will have too many over-85 days to complain about. We can still see our breath not too far north of you.
Ahhhh. Finding God amidst the chaos...summer.
Hilarious! Especially about the subject of conversation when boys are involved. Since we homeschool mine are/were home all the time. Sometimes I wish/wished for just a little vacation away from the family! Seriously, if I could discipline myself to make up some sort of schedule we would all be better off. We had "the list" last year and that helped, but I'm thinking a schedule...
Have fun!!