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Summer Already? Whaaat!

On the way to school this morning my sons were chatting about it being the end of school.  Summer is the best, but wow, it is here already?  This summer will look a bit different for our family.  I work now, so no slow down for me-- though it will be nice not to have 3 drop offs before work.  My husband works from home, so he now has the joy of having everyone playing and laying about while he tries to work.  I am trying to convince Nick that camp is fun, but he isn't hearing it.

 Our two college age sons, have yet to secure employment for the summer, so their relaxing ways are already on hubby's nerves.  I am considering a low handed tactic of changing the WiFi password, and the Netflix password daily until the boys are gainfully employed.  Not nice, I know-- but I have already tried nice--- it's not working.  They are good humans, but the job thing is a point of contention. So if anyone is in need of big strong boys to help move, do work around your house, or take care of your dogs-- they are available, and willing, :)

 This weather isn't helping with the whole "It's Summer" vibe either.  We still need sweaters, and socks in May! For goodness sakes, this is SoCal.  It just doesn't feel like it is time for hot Summer days, and splashing in the pool.  Yet the calendar keeps moving.  School will be over.  Video Game restrictions must be put into play, schedules created, calendars planned.  I wish I was more excited.  I normally love Summer, until the end of Summer, then I love school starting. Well, ready or not, it's coming.  Batten down the hatches families.

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