Vacation was lovely, even though we left a day early because it poured on Saturday and we had to get back early on Sunday for SOMEONE'S birthday party. A Somebody I have been friends with for 20 years. Who now lives 5 minutes from me. The person who sheltered me from the cold.
We packed it up and called it a day. Vacation was over. We got to spend some quality time just the three of us, as well as hang out with my parents, both of which were fantastic, and generally just chill. There was also quality beach time.
Coming home from vacation is always the worst for me. Laundry and sorting mail and unpacking. Doug and Michael were unpacked before I had made a dent. It is possible I brought too much stuff. And I'm working today, even though I don't normally work Mondays because tomorrow is Michael's preschool graduation. Stepping up ceremony they call it, because he is "stepping up" into Kindergarten. I'm sure there will be NO TEARS. From Doug. I never cry. The man balled at Toy Story 3. In the movie theater and then on the way home, just thinking about the movie. I tried very hard not to laugh at him. I don't think I succeeded.
And then, because I just took off work because of vacation, I'm taking off again because school is closed while they "turn over" for camp. I have no idea how I scheduled this either. It's a good thing I have an understanding boss. And furlough days.
I'm not entirely sure what we are doing with our days home. It is rare that Michael and I have "stay at home" days. He is normally in school or camp at least for part of the days. Maybe I'll check out some of the activities I always see listed on Jessica's site. Or crash Camp Stimey.
So tell me, how do you fill your hot summer days at home?
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Craft projects? (Scribbit has had some great ones this summer…like a bouncy ball. Home made!) You could also go to the park in your neighborhood to meet some of the kids that he may go to school with. Ask him!
I concur with craft projects. Also fun is a bucket of soapy water, kid in a bathing suit and these, detailed instructions, “Wash mommy’s car.” Hilarity will ensue. Just don’t expect your car to be clean.
Melissa is struggling with that as well. A lot of play dates and trips to the pool.