...and all we got was...wait a minute, we didn't even GET a LOUSY T-SHIRT!
I could go on and on about this school year, but I won't. Let's just say, we are ALL looking forward to new beginnings in the fall.
It has been an ENTIRE MONTH since I have written. My excuse: MAY. A wise soul once said, "May is the new September". I disagree...now that our school year actually ends before Memorial Day, May is the new September THRU April.
For us, everything happens in the month of May: end of preschool, end of grade school, end of church activities, awards ceremonies, state testing, field trips (after state testing). It is a month of taking everything day by day and not getting overwhelmed by looking at the filled boxes on the calendar. Take a deep breath and just look at what is written in the tiny box for today. (Okay, you may glance over at the tiny box at tomorrow, you may need to come up with a nifty Pinterest teacher gift.)
So now we are at the beginning of our summer. This mama is wildly trying to come up with an activity here and there to keep things interesting. We will be spending a majority of the summer, poolside. Yes, I plan to let the kids play, while I pour myself into the 50 books on my Kindle that I have only read 5%. That is my plan, but it won't happen. I have an almost 2 year old and 4 year old that are not content at either pool we chose to sit at. If we are at the baby pool, they want to go to the wading pool, and vice versa. They also want to eat, every 5 minutes. So, my books will remain at 5%, indefinitely. The whining and crying is plentiful, let me tell you. By the way, if you want a lesson in abstinence for your teenager, have them come to the pool and sit within 10 feet of a mama and her preschoolers. The abundant tears and whiny begging will make them celibate for YEARS to come. Your're welcome.
So, here's to survival. Here's to summer. Mamas, plan those trips to the library, to the strawberry patch, and to the pool. Don't worry over not having enough planned for your kiddos or plans not panning out. I bet your own summers were spent finding something to do, outside, whether you like it or not; getting sips from the water hose and coming up with your own games to play. There is something to be said for boredom. It evokes creativity.
Teachers, thank you for surviving the school year with us. We are all very thankful for your dedication to our tribe. Thank you for loving what you do and being willing to withstand the pressures heaped upon you. You are very loved. Just think, you are one school year closer to retirement.
Happy Summer! In the end, may we be able to say, "We Survived the Summer of 2015...where's my lousy shirt?"
4 comments:
I love my toddler to death, but she makes every summer activity require an extra dose of patience and flexibility! We should get them together so the 4 year olds and toddlers can entertain each other!
We will also be spending days by the pool, the library (required summer reading list for rising 6th grader-yuck), and as many camps and classes as we can afford. And VBS at as many churches as will accept my children.
Yes, Elizabeth. I need an extra dose of patience for sure. Sadly, I tell my 4 year old, "You have used my patience up for the day. It is now, quiet time/outside time/bed time." Whew!
Krista, we are doing the same, except my kids won't GO to any other VBSs. Like they think they CAN'T go to more than one...especially the one that is 5 minutes away. "Afford" is another issue. Summer can definitely get expensive. Especially where gas is concerned!
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