Back in January I was looking forward to the conclusion of the school year. My oldest son was in 8th grade and I had had enough of the class mishagas. So, I focused on June and hoped it would arrive quickly. I had two of my kids scheduled to be in camp during the month of July, while one stayed home, and then the reverse when August arrived. I was so hopeful that the summer would be less stressful than last year when they were all home at the same time (my husband lost his job, so camp was out of the question). Well, here I am two weeks away from school and I can't wait for it to start. Why? Because I need a vacation!
I have had fellow moms in my community question my enthusiasm. They can't understand why I would want school to start when there are carpools, school events, and lest we forget...homework to do. Well, it's easy for them to enjoy the summer because their kids are away at camp all summer long. For those with younger kids, does the word 'babysitter' ring a bell? I don't have those luxuries so, yes, I am looking forward to having some alone time.
Don't get me wrong, I love my kids, but they are at a stage where a trip to the park just doesn't cut it. It's hard to be economical when they want to visit Manhattan instead of our local park. It's also hard to take care of a house (I don't have a housekeeper), entertain them, and prepare three meals a day. There are only 24 hrs. to work with and i would love to squeeze in some rest time.
So, yes, I'm looking forward to school. How about you?
