Counting Down the Days...

That has always been tough. It's actually why I sent my two younger ones (I'm just talking about my original three) to pre-school. They both were just livid that they could not go to school when the older one(s) went. So preschool a couple of days a week helped that.

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And they aren't driving you crazy? I'm in awe.

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What does that look like? What's the best "ME time" tip you can give?

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OK I'll admit to liking that part too. It's been a long time since I had the house to myself with TW working at home, her mom living here... and then before that, we were homeschooling Michelle.

It's been years... I'm looking forward to them all going off to college, hah.

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Magic school schedules. Hmmm need to sprinkle chalk dust on your summer schedule maybe?

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When my older kids started driving, it drove me insane. The worry was worse than having to drive them everywhere.

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And personally, I think bad moms are great moms. But I would since I'm one of them. ;-)

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I am completely ready for the older 3 to go back to school.  I think there will be less bloodshed.  The twins and the oldest start the week out well but by Thursday or Friday they are at each other's throats.  They have a schedule every day but I think it is the schedule inside the school building that must have a magic affect upon them.  I know life is much more pleasent when they have a few hours away.

B

The scheduling is definitely a double-edged sword.  My son definitely does much better when he knows what's coming and what has to be done.  On the other hand -- the driving.  The Driving!!  I swear, the minute my son turns 16 my driver's license is going in the shredder.

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I hate all of the diving and running around during school but I love KNOWING where we need to be and when.  The summer is just too much open time. The bad mom in me also loves those karate and dance nights when I know they are so tired that bedtime is a forgone conclusion, no fighting or negotiating.  LOVE IT. I know, bad mom! 

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As a mother of two,  the hectic pace definitely comes to a screeching halt during the summer. 

With two kids, at two schools, out the door almost every night because of extra curricular activites, homework demands, school projects, etc, I absolutely LOVE the break.

Most importantly, I love having my children home during any break during the school year.  Their childhood is going by so fast and I cherish every moment with them.  Before you know it, their friends become a priority, they have summer jobs, they are out more.

At this moment, my son is working two days a week at Santa's Village,  because as he says, "mom, i'm still a kid and want to enjoy the summer, and my little girl is enjoying each day whether she is playing with her friends, or hanging out with good old mom.

Oh yes, the good old days of summer will be coming to an end soon, and we will be back to a hectic life, but I certainly will look back to summer with fond memories.

Baya

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I know BB is only in preschool but, I have to agree: we function better with a schedule as well. Similarly, BB has been asking about school for the past week. I know he'll be happier when he is back in his school setting. However, I'm kind of dreading the first week or so as LB is likely to be quite peeved that he's not going to school with his brother. I've been working a blog in my head on this very subject as of late. 

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I have mixed feelings about the beginning of school. Even though it's summertime, I still try to have some sort of schedule for the kids to follow, cuz if not, our house would be in TOTAL chaos!! I'll miss them being here during the day, but on the flip side I look forward to havin' more ME time while they are in school.

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I work better when I have structure, too. And I love having the house to myself.

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