It is no secret to any of you who know me in real life- I love summer. I love the sun, the warm weather, the beach- I just love it all. And, while I know I maybe shouldn't admit it- summer vacation is one thing I love about teaching. The job is demanding and can cause you to burn out quickly and easily- so summer is a nice time to recover a bit from all that. It is a time to refocus and re-energize for the next year.
Well, I have discovered another fabulous bonus to summer this year. I have always loved that summer allowed me an opportunity to be home with my children. They don't go to day care during the summer. It gives me a taste of being a stay at home mom. (and by the way- I commend all of you who are stay at home moms!)
This summer in particular is amazing. It is my last summer with Ashlyn before she becomes a school kid. It is showing just how much she knows and how ready for school she really is. It is showing me her love of learning and her desire to master things. And it is giving me time to help her learn more things to prepare her for life (like don't stare at people so long that you walk into a wall- totally an important lesson she needed to learn!). It is also giving Riley and I a chance to bond. Riley has always been my challenge. He has always been the one who goes through every difficult phase and that was very wearing and tiring for me. Summer has given us more time together. And in that time- I have realized just how cute and sweet my little man can be! Sure he has his moments and he can be a handful - but the hugs, kisses, and smiles throughout the day make that so much easier to handle.
Summer = good!
About Me
- Pam
- I'm a wife and working mommy to 2. I have 4 step children also. Teaching is my paid job, but I wear many hats in one day. My mind swirls and twirls - this is the home for all those random thoughts.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Summer Is Good!
Randomly Thought by Pam at 1:16 PM
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Looks like you're having fun! I'm 100% loving the nice weather too!! Summer rocks. :)
looks like lots of fun being had by all already... hope you have a great summer
I'll second that whole post!
I haven't seen pictures in a while- they are both getting soooo big! And adorable as always!
I love Summer too. Though, today, in the 60s? Yeah, not so much.
Your kids look so happy! Glad you are having fun.
We've had a S-L-O-W start to summer up here, but we are finally starting to experience the warmer weather.
Ashlyn will have SUCH a blast in kindergarten and you will love having her tell you all about her days.
I am looking forward to having my kids home too--they go right until June 30th! Summer vacation is one of the many reasons I went back to university because I want to have the summers off with my kids too. Looks like you are having a great start to your vacation.
BTW I was subbing in a class this week and they got a new student and she looked EXACTLY like Ashlyn!! I half expected to find a post on your blog that she had gone missing because the resemblance was uncanny.
awe! Enjoy your summer
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