is today...summer is a whole new ball game.
Hershey Park, diving board tricks in rapid succession, air soft battles, baseball non stop in the back yard, popsicle sticks in my landscaping, smores around the fire pit, contests for who can catch the most toads, the scent of the grill, never in bed at anything close to a reasonable hour, who can jump the farthest off the swings, fishing in the creek followed with mud all over the garage, long bike rides made more fun by odometers and speedometers from Santa, adults having to sit through their plays and having to pay .25 to do it, never a clean kitchen table, good bye to clean kitchen counters too, what I will hear all day, every day, "Mom...Mom!....Mom?..Mom. Mom! Mom? Mom! Mom? Mom. Mom! Mom?" What my husband will hear every day, "How long till you come home?"
I guess good luck and well, enjoy. We are in mid winter so it does sound like fun
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the fun is just about to start! I bet you wouldn't want it any other way. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog! Good luck with your summer! We've been out for a week and it's been busy! Any tips for house building; we'll take them! :)
ReplyDeleteSome days I would just have to say "don't Mom me!"
ReplyDeleteSummer! Children are rejoicing everywhere - - but the word "summer" strikes terror in the hearts of every mother.
ReplyDeleteI can only think of two things to say:
I'm glad I don't have kids, and GOOD LUCK!!
Oh, I remember those days! Have a great summer!
ReplyDeleteTime really flies doesn't it? My daughter's last day of H.S. was yesterday. My son's is in like 2 weeks.
ReplyDeleteHershey Park in PA? I went 2 years ago but the drive back to Ny was horrendous. I may go this year but I'm def. getting a hotel for the night.
I have summer everyday here in Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteEveryday is just the repeat of another day.
HAHAHAHA! Our last day is tomorrow. I am ready for all of those things. Because I am a teacher, and I need a break from all these kids just as much as they need a break from me! I do enjoy my summers with my children though. I feel that I miss so much during the school year because of my coaching duties, and numerous other responsibilities.
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haha...first day of summer here as well...taking the boys to the pool here shortly...being home during the day has its perks in the summer...i will be saying that to my wife...so i can go to work and do it some more...haha
ReplyDeleteI don't have children so have never gone through this, so to all you Moms out there 'HANG IN', September is coming!
ReplyDeleteJane x
You must live close to Hershey Park...we went there some years back when we traveled East to see some Civil War Battlefields. Our kids were smaller and we all LOVED Hershey Park. My daughter lived in the D.C. area for a while and tookher kids to Hershey Park because she had such good childhood memories from there. Have a great summer!
ReplyDeletetomorrow is little man's last day sad to see 6th grade end
ReplyDeleteOh sounds like totally FUN! :-D good luck, mom!!!!
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Oh, I remember so well.... ;) Now my son and wife go through all of those wonderful summer things. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL School is almost out here, too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Hahaha! When my daughter was here over the weekend, she said she wanted just 24 hours of not hearing "Mom? Mommy?" every 2 minutes. Your summer sounds idyllic. I remember having contests to see who could jump the farthest out of a swing. It's good that some things never change.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fantastic good old fashioned summer. Good on you! Think I'll be signing mine up for camps, so as to keep my clean counters...
ReplyDeleteAw! My boys are both still under 2, so I havent experienced this yet!
ReplyDeleteBut best wishes!
xoxo -Shar
Gotta love summer!! :)
ReplyDeletelove!
ReplyDeleteAhh SWEET Summertime:) Enjoy it all dear friend! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteAh..the joys of summer! Enjoy mom, mom...mom!! Mom? ;P
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Just relax and enjoy, Mom! :) The counters can wait, but kids grow up . . .
ReplyDeleteWhat a Joyous house! Have a beautiful summer sis!!
ReplyDeleteI always dread this day, but then as school approaches, I dread them going back. It's a vicious cycle!
ReplyDeleteoh i feel you there sista!...before you know it though they are grown up...which is nice but you look at them and wonder what happened to that youngster that made you laugh as he/she figured things out...and cheered you up just by hugging "the stuffins" out of you...and housework will wait but growing up will not...looks like you have some great memories in the making
ReplyDeleteSchool has been out here for almost two weeks. My children are grown now and every now and then I long for the days when they were school age. Not too often, but every now and then! :-)
ReplyDeleteHey there young lady, James here keeping things going for the Misses. I hear ya', and feel ya' we fought this battle too, and thank the Lord, we made it! Hahahah! You take care now! James
ReplyDeleteI envy you for still having children in your life. I'd give quite a bit to hear someone call out, "Dad? Can you help me....?"
ReplyDeleteHa, this makes me laugh. This is exactly how we treated my mom during the summers. I'm afraid I'm destined to live this as well!!
ReplyDeleteOh Oh *hand up* I can super awesome at catching toads!! can I come play?
ReplyDeleteno...it's not because of the smores too :)
I have another 2 weeks to go.....and then, oh lawd help me
Enjoy!!! It's busy here as well, but I am really starting to see the benefit of a big family as my two older girls are becoming such good helpers with the younger ones.
ReplyDeleteI love Summer!
ReplyDeleteWell, you could write that with even more events and I'd still enjoy it. Sounds like my home as a kid, and we only had 4 kids. I can imagine your home and yet I love the sounds I hear.
ReplyDeletegood luck with summer haha. And thank you for your wise words on my blog.. Yes studying is important! :)
ReplyDeleteAll across America...I think you heard in to our houses and yards. Many blessings.
ReplyDeleteMan oh man I miss those days! They are so wonderful even while they seem hard! My last baby is getting married June 30...so it's been awhile. My summer is summer in a different way a lot like this, but much more selfish..teehee...but I do really miss all you are describing!
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher, there are fewer words sweeter to me than Last Day of School!
ReplyDeleteThat all sounds like heaven to me. As my children are all grown, I so miss the summers with kids in the house.
ReplyDeleteHershey Park?! You don't live far from me! My boys had their last day of school today. The ruckus will begin tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYAY summer!! Busy but oh so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love summer! So much fun to have and so little time to have it in! I do have to admit though, I do text my husband with the same statement about 3 days a week, the days when we don't have any fun adventures planned. Lol
ReplyDeleteIn my house you have to add the "I'm bored" mantra, too! Mine have been out two days and already my stress level has increased many fold!
ReplyDeleteYep! That means summer...mom, mom, mom.....
ReplyDeleteHave so much fun!
sigh...I kinda miss those days!
ReplyDeleteYour description of all these summer things makes me long for childhood...I can almost smell the cut grass.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a summer filled with happy moments my friend.
ReplyDeleteI smiled when I read "popsicle sticks in the landscaping". Welcome summer!!!! Clean house, good bye!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL Have a wonderful and happy summer!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit. You make me want to be a kid again!
ReplyDeleteYou are seriousy my favorite blogger. I always leave with a smile!!!! And sharing this with my husband :)
ReplyDeleteI remember when my kids were young always looking forward to summer. I also remember being quite relieved when school would start back up. Summer was exhausting!
ReplyDeleteBut it sounds fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteYou seem all psyched up for the summer :). Have fun. Don't stress over the small stuff.
ReplyDeleteHa, I always forget what summers mean to moms and how different that meaning is from what it is to children - good luck!
ReplyDeleteAnd to think this is only the first day....I hope your in good shape for the rest of the summer :)
ReplyDeleteI too think it sounds fantastic! My kids are almost grown now and the summers are definitely quieter.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy my friend.. This too shall pass.. All too quickly..
ReplyDeleteI only raised 3 (3 boys) ---and none of them nor my grandchildren live near. SO--our home is very quiet most of the year. I do remember those summers though when the kids were HOME... We did so many of the same things that you and your kids do.... Have a great day---week----month----SUMMER.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
I remember that sound - "Mom. Mom! Mom!!" to the sound of the screen door slamming shut. Slamming shut. Slamming shut. Slamming...
ReplyDeleteI'm quite fond of that office supply store commercial late in the summer that has you shopping for school supplies to the tune of "It's the most wonderful time of the year..."
LOL! Welcome to summer! I'm going to enjoy my childless days because i will definitely be blogging about this whenever i have kids... probably sounding a little bit more bitter
ReplyDelete~Sherine
Confessions Of A City Girl
Good luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you lots of luck! I don't miss those days...much.
ReplyDeleteAhh yes, the beauty of summer!
ReplyDeleteAhh! Summer! Thanks for your visit and linking up to the GTKY Blog Hop! :) Please share it with others. Have a lovely evening!
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When my children were growing up, I always dreaded the last day of school. There was always so much to be arranged, so much to be planned, so much to do. Then a week later I settled into what was, and it wasn't so bad - except the Mom!, Momm!, and the Mmmooommm!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSooner than you know, the house will grow quieter with each child leaving the nest until you wished you would hear ...Mom, Mom? Mom!... again. Enjoy the chaos and love them lots.
ReplyDeletexo,
Danielle
I homeschool so I looooooooove summer!
ReplyDeleteSue
One thing's for sure -- you won't be bored. Enjoy summer.
ReplyDeleteI will pray for you.
ReplyDeleteHumm.. All so soon the place cleans up so easily. Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteI remember when my girls were at school people would say to me are you dreading the holidays and I was NO I love the holidays I get to spend more time with my girls and I get to sleep in..........lol
ReplyDeleteIt's already started here and I only have one. :) May the force be with you! LOL
ReplyDeleteGood luck sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like crazy fun chaos .... enjoy it. We still have school till the end of June.
ReplyDeleteThen the kids are off to South Africa for 6 weeks. It's going to be quiet around our place.
Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYay, summer. It'll go by so fast. :)
ReplyDeleteAh, I can so relate to this, especially the mom...mom!...mom?....part. The word 'mom' must be the most used word in our household....FOR SURE :-)
ReplyDeleteBut when school starts again it is sooooo quiet.
LOL - the joys of summer vacation!! sounds like you'll be busy enough that before you know it they'll be back at school :)
ReplyDeleteI do remember those days...enjoy it, Mom!!! You never get it back! Have a good weekend!. Laurel
ReplyDeleteWow! Summer vacation. My favorite two words. As a high school teacher, I always look forward to my summer vacation. I loved that my kids had the same vacation as me. Now my kids are 24,22 and 16. All three kids did the summer reading program and I would tutor them to ensure they would be ready for school in the fall. This year though, things are a bit strange. My youngest has been in the hospital since my summer vacation started . I am very thankful that he is feeling much better and will be going home soon.
ReplyDeleteDespite this curb ball, I have a ton to be thankful for. Thank you so much for following my blog. I was already following you and very glad you are now following me back. Have a grand week-end.
Nicole Weaver
Trilingual Children's Author
http://mysisterismybestriend.blogspot.com
Hooray!!!! The last day of school. Enjoy this special time.
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember those summers. I even threatened to change my name from "Dad" to anything else, and not respond! But, alas, now that I am alone in life, with my brood grown and gone, I surely miss the messes, treks to the lake, ice cream parlor, baseball and soccer fields, drive in theaters, and all. Now I sit back and watch my kids have to do the "haul and tote" for their offspring. AHHH! Live does have it's rewards.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, because all too soon, it will come to an end!
Well, we who work in schools love it--summer vacation.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Teresa
Your children sound very lucky. :)
ReplyDeleteI believe you have the luckiest children alive. Have fun and enjoy them while they are young. Hang in there. It will time to start school before you know it.
ReplyDeleteSam
My poor husband heard that all day yesterday!
ReplyDeleteOur children have just had a week break...but summer vacation doesn't start until the end of July for us.
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I am sure your children will.
ReplyDeleteMy husband does not need to wait for summer to hear those words. :-)