So here it is, Aug. 9, and sadly, it's the last weekend of summer for most of the kids in my area. Yep, they're starting school this year on the ridiculous date of Aug. 12!!
I have to say I'm glad that for the first time in eighteen years, I am not tied to that date. I have no kids in the schools this year, so I don't have to cut summer short at the whim of the school district.
I'll have another issue in a couple of weeks when I officially become an empty-nester, but for now, I feel bad for the kids. I remember when we used to get three months off for summer -- plenty of time to have fun, hang out with friends, get a job, take a break, go to camp, etc.
Summers are already so short, why must we whittle away at August every year? Sigh. Bring on the sunshine and long summer days! And enjoy them all!
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