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Quiet days of Summer- Ha!! Lol....

Summer is a wonderful time if you have the luxury to stay home with your kids and enjoy the slower pace.  Lazy days, pool time, reading, outings, and spending time at the beach is good for the soul.  If you are a parent who keeps your kids home with you vs. sending them to camp--- there is also a dark side to the lazy days of Summer.

I know many Moms who say loud and proud, "I can't wait till Summer!! Oh yeah! Only 3 more weeks!!, Oh no! It's over already! We need a few more weeks!!" Are you one of those? Do you say it with a straight face? Ok, maybe you are sincere.  Bully for you, you win the Mom medal.

Those are NOT my people.  I love my kids, don't get me wrong, I really do.  I love reading time, and lego time, and swimming, and picnics at the beach-- as much as any other Mom.  Let's get real for a minute though.  We can't play down the other side of life with kids.

The constant fighting

The whining

The meltdowns (yes one of our guys still has monstrous temper tantrums that last for hours)

The trying to kill each other in the pool

The staying up late (they just won't go to bed at 7pm without school.  What is the problem?? Oh, that darn sun is still shining)

The restaurant like lunch requests. Yes, Mommy I would prefer my cheese sandwich with Siracha, not garlic hot sauce. Oh mother burritos again? I would much prefer a bagel with cream cheese.  Jeez a whiz, peanut butter and jelly for ALL OF YOU, FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER!

Despite my own whining here, I do love the time, I just have to make sure I am taking care of myself-so that I stay sane. A few Summer survival tips for the stay at home Mom:


-They eat like machines, so get creative with snacks, and buy in bulk

- NEVER run out of wine

- Plan playdates

- Get your crafty on.  They are less likely to scream if they are busy

- NEVER run out of wine

- Meet friends at the beach once a week if you can to fit in girl time

- NEVER run out of wine

- Read a book that gives you good advice, reminders of what is important.  My favorite Summer read is "Woman After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George

- NEVER RUN OUT OF WINE!!!

- Remember that before you know it, your house will be quiet, there will be no screaming, and you will miss it more than you can imagine.  Enjoy your days!


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