Comments on: I don’t homeschool, why do I have to live through Spring Break?

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:46:05 +0000

wanted to piss when I saw nicki’s comment…funny. (also saw Angie from All Adither.. I read both her blogs…small world. OH getting off on a tangent…to much vino, Spring break here as well…and I also have 4 kids. (well oldest just moved out, sob-sob and you would think I’d be glad to free up some more air to breathe at my house-NOT)….back on topic, I was about to lose my ever lovin’ mind today…to much talking, to much touching…have never felt that way until today. I needed some space today. really.

By: carol at A Second Cup

carol at A Second Cup — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:03:31 +0000

I homeschool and there are days I am not sure how I do it!

By: Manic Mom

Manic Mom — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:02:38 +0000

You know I homeschool Tena. Trust me, every day is like Spring break. HAHAHAHA But, you getused to it & give them activities to keep them busy. When my kids were in school I used to have reading challenges, craft days, we would go to the zoo, movies, library, park, museum or hell just watch tv all day!!
Good Luck!

By: nicki

nicki — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:23:46 +0000

Me (last night): “Kids, time for bed.”
“But Mommmmmmmmmmmmm, it’s only 10:00.”
“Your bedtime is 10!”
“Why? WE DON’T HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW!”
“What the mother fucker? Why the hell not and why do we pay school taxes if not to take you people away from here for a few hours???”
I HATE SURPRISE DAYS OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: domestic extraordinaire

domestic extraordinaire — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:58:45 +0000

I have to admit that when I homeschooled I loved having my kids home ALL the time (yes, clearly I needed lots of help….lol) The year that they started school I heard myself muttering the words that I had looked down upon other mothers making just 3 days into Winter Break “I can’t wait for these kids going back to school!”

I think its harder because they just don’t know what to do with themselves during the day when the teachers tell them what they can and can’t do.

Here’s hoping you survive Spring Break!! xo

By: All Adither

All Adither — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:25:06 +0000

Camp! It’s all about camp!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:03:22 +0000

yea… Spring break sucks.. I can totally relate.. but hey, my teen babysits so aside from listening to her bitch… no problem for me … I am at work!

By: Catherine @ Evolving Mommy

Catherine @ Evolving Mommy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:14:20 +0000

As I sit here, my daughter is singing, loudly, during what is supposed to be her nap time. What I really want to know is, when do moms get spring break. I want one too.

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:07:35 +0000

I am a big fan of creating “jobs” that keep people(aka my kids) occupied… then I tell them if you don’t want to do one of the “jobs” I have for you then you need to find a way to occupy your time…(works like a charm with teenagers)
Unfortunately this plan only works for kids… say 12 or older. It totally defeats the purpose with younger kids because then they actually NEED your help to complete the job- and since I don’t know your kids ages I’m not sure that this helps…

Would they perhaps want to spend quality time with a grandma/aunt? You could ship them out…

By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:41:26 +0000

I prefer one big swoop. However, I don’t like it to sneak up on me!