School is officially out, the kids are in summer mode and the heat has arrived (I sure hope this isn’t mother nature letting us know what we are in store for when summer is in full swing!) I, on the other hand have mixed feelings for this summer to hit. I look forward to our backpacking trips to Yosemite, fun evenings with family and friends and other outdoor excursions with my family but summer comes so quick these days. Planning days of activities and business and the occasional “I’m bored” or “I don’t want to do that today” can sometimes take its toll. You see, I enjoyed my morning time and looked forward to picking up the kids from school and spending the rest of the day with them. I don’t feel guilty for wanting to continue that routine, I love my kids and want to spend time with them, but we all need a break from each other and school time was that break. And that doesn’t mean I missed them and wanted them home when they were at school either. Some working parents think, “I work all day away from my kids and you are lucky to be home with your kids”. And they are right, I am fortunate to be home with my kids and wouldn’t change it. BUT it is a full time job. I am not complaining, I am stating my thoughts and feelings as I know I am not alone and this can be a touchy subject for some people.
*I am using “mom”, as to refer to me but I know there are dads too :)
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