School will be over for the year in a few short weeks. Time for summer vacation for all the kiddos. They will be shouting with joy and jumping with glee. How about you, the parent?
When I was growing up, my mother absolutely loved summer vacation. She really enjoyed having her girls home all summer. I know a lot of parents that feel that way, but I also know a lot of parents that dread it. I would say that I fall somewhere in the middle.
I do enjoy getting to spend more time with my oldest son when he is home for the summer. Also, there are the perks of possibly getting to sleep a little later and no homework to worry about. On the flip side, there is more time for sibling bickering. I can count on having my son’s friends around my house constantly. The last two things I mentioned might not be such a big deal if I didn’t work from home. However, the fact is, summer break means more of a work challenge for me.
So my question is, how do you feel about summer break? Are you a parent that loves it so much that you wish they did not have to go back in September? Or, are you a parent that eagerly awaits the start of the new school year? Maybe you are like I am…… somewhere in the middle?
I love summer. Living in Chicago, it's the only season when it's not freezing and we can spend time outside. I also love trying out new things for the kids. Zoo camp, swimming, and Spanish are things we don't do during the school year. I love the fireworks on the Fourth of July most.
I'm looking forward to it, but I wish I could take a summer sabbatical from work. 😉
I'll still be driving into my office M-Thu. and working 'til 2:30 so there's going to be some schedule adjustments as my oldest daughter is out of kindergarten and will be hanging out with her grandparents quite a bit. My youngest will go to daycare but I can pick her up early.
But still…I do love summer…swimming, popsicles, chasing fireflies, the whole bit!