On second thought, I'll keep the kids. Although it was a close call especially after milk soaked cocoa puffs were thrown around the kitchen at breakfast this morning. I just mopped the freaking floor yesterday, people! *deep breath* I can do this...
It's all about routine. And right now our daily schedule honed over almost 9 months of school has been thrown out the window. For example:
During the School Year: After the kids went to the bus stop, Kyle would play on the computer and Kelly would follow me around.
Summer Vacation: After breakfast Zach, Emily, Ally, and Kyle all want to play on the one computer and Kelly follows me around.
During the School Year: The Big 3 had a set lunch and snack schedule. Kyle, Kelly, and I ate whatever whenever we were all collectively hungry.
Summer Vacation: Ally asks me every half an hour what is for the next meal and when it will be. This may not sound annoying but trust me, it is. Like "jab rusty nails in my eyeballs" annoying.
During the School Year: Kyle, Kelly and I all went outside to play at the same time. We would all come back inside at the same time.
Summer Vacation: I should just install a swinging door and deplete the savings account to pay for $500 electric bills because we are attempting to cool the 85 degree air outside to 65 degrees.
During the School Year: The Little 2 and I would watch Dora the Explorer and Little Bear on the family room TV.
Summer Vacation: All 3 TV's (guest room, family room, toy room) are on because everyone wants to watch a different show. And yet when the kids are
I do have to admit it's nice to not have homework. All the papers and questions and requests. The confusing word problems and page after page of blank lines that needed filled out. Sending in field trip checks and finding empty shoe boxes and... Oh you thought I was talking about the kids' homework? Heck no, I'm thrilled to be done with my homework. "Dear Parent, please send in 100 gummy worms, not the bulk candy ones, the pre-packaged ones and also make sure your son/daughter is wearing..."
Where's the sunscreen? I'm going to the pool.
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