Here we are just two short weeks away from the beginning of a new school year. The nine weeks of summer are coming to an end. Parents across the country are looking thru sale flyers finding the best deals for all things back-to-school. It's an expensive time of year for most families but we happily spend the cash because we no longer have to entertain our kids! Sad but true!
During the long days of summer break, parents are booking camps, arranging playdates and finding things to occupy their children's free time. And they have a lot of it! Some are lucky enough to have grandparents who are happy to have them for a week or two. Maybe longer. If that's you count your blessings.
Some of my friends pretend, yes pretend, that they love having their kids at home for two months. That they are angels and every moment together is bliss. It's not remotely true. No child is happy all the time and certainly not all day every day. Yet they want to give off the impression that all is perfect. I blame that on social media.
My kids are great...except when they are together. They have a shelf life of approximately three minutes when breathing the same air. It's not pretty but it's true. As they get older I hope it will get better. Jobs and friends will keep them busy and out of each others hair more and more as the summers pass. But they will grow up and become friends and they will forget how they used to fight....at least I hope so!
Siblings argue and fight then laugh and make peace. They gang up on their parents and cause havoc and bring more joy than we could have ever thought. But to pretend that everything is perfect for nine weeks is a flat out lie. And one we should never let pass our lips!
Ang
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