I took the week off with the kids for their school vacation this week. It is only Sunday and they have managed to book up almost the entire week for me. They are now at the age where they love to be with their friends and hang out on the computer. I miss the days where they couldn't wait to see what we were doing next.
I love the lack of routine for the week and not having to wake up at 5:30 every morning and make lunch boxes. I can actually go to bed later and not have to lay out their clothes the night before. And my favorite, NO homework!
I remember being a kid and loving my school vacation. Now it's a little different as an adult. As much as I love my time off from work, do us mom's actually get a vacation? I still have to clean, do laundry, cook, etc. I guess even though I still have to do all those things, I don't have the stress of having to get myself ready for work too. I also love the fact that I get to be home every night with my family when I usually am working 2 nights a week.
I am reminded throughout the week that I miss the adult time at work. I guess it gives me the break I need, but reminds me at the same time that I actually don't mind working. I wish my hours were a little more ideal, but ultimately, I enjoy my time away from the house once in awhile.
Even though the kids have managed to "book up" my week, I am sure I can look like the cool mom by taking them out for ice cream at some point. Do they need to know that I think I actually enjoy it more than them? No, I will actually let them believe I do it only for them. :)
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