Summer? Come back.
The first week of the back to school grind has left me exhausted and wondering why I was so anxious for summer vacation to be over.
Oh, I totally remember why I was so anxious, now I’m just not sure it was worth the trade off of having to set my alarm everyday.
Have I mentioned I despise alarm clocks?
There is something inherently wrong about jarring someone, who is in the midst of a deep and peaceful sleep, awake with an obnoxious, high pitched beeping sound.
(And yes, I know I could set the alarm to music.)
((I just happen to sleep right through the music.))
(((I’m tired people, a little music doesn’t bother me enough to wake me up.)))
But the alarm clock is necessary five days a week. It has provided a means to an end of bored, bickering, and ever hungry children. Because shortly after the alarm clock goes off, those children get on a school bus and leave.
As nice as that is, and it is nice, it has felt lonely around here.
The house is quiet. And clean. I am able to talk on the phone uninterrupted and after I clean up the kitchen in the morning, it stays clean.
The kitchen stays clean.
Amen to that.
So the kitchen may be clean, and the house quiet, but I am tired. And also, lonely.
I feel like the kids have jumped feet first back into the school year and I am the one lagging behind.
I miss them when they are gone. I have hugged them tighter in the morning, knowing I will not see them all day. I have made time to talk with each of them and tell them how much I love them. I have listened, encouraged and motivated. I have worried and cried, too.
I miss our leisurely days with no plans, and I miss our days spent on the go. Everyday of summertime is a new adventure. There is often a new flavor of ice cream to try, and a new park to explore. A new movie to see, or a new spot to vacation. I miss swimming in the evenings and I miss not worrying about getting the kids to bed on time. I miss doing nothing.
I will adjust to the routine around here in time, I will grow use to waking to an alarm everyday, I may even miss the kids a little less each day.
But I will always be waiting for next summer to roll around again.
Posted: August 29th, 2008 under Embarrassing Myself with my Ramblings.
Comments: 11
Comments
Comment from JanMary, N Ireland
Time: August 29, 2008, 4:57 am
Oh you are a big soppy and mushy mum -in the nicest possible way.
I hope you will remember this post when you are tearing you hair out again at the end of next summer.
We don’t seem to need alarm clocks in our house. All our kids rise early (aren’t we blessed!) and sometimes are even already dressed in school uniform before the alarm clock goes off!
Comment from Joanne (The Simple Wife)
Time: August 29, 2008, 6:21 am
Oh boy, I agree. Alarm clocks are a necessary evil. But evil, nonetheless.
Comment from ValleyGirl
Time: August 29, 2008, 8:23 am
And next summer will be here before you know it. Thank goodness!!
Comment from Queen B
Time: August 29, 2008, 10:08 am
I feel the same. I despise the alarm. And I miss my kiddo. I don’t know what to do with myself all day!!!
Comment from Debbie
Time: August 29, 2008, 10:11 am
Amen! I don’t like school at all. I love the relaxed pace and togetherness of summer.
Comment from staciesmadness
Time: August 29, 2008, 11:10 am
I am always ready for summer to start, end and then start again!
Comment from Heather of the EO
Time: August 29, 2008, 12:16 pm
I just love your thoughts. And your sense of humor. You’re a hoot.
I know how fast time will fly and I’ll be in your shoes, but for now I’m quite jealous of the fact that you get to talk on the phone and your kitchen stays clean. REALLY jealous. 
Comment from Becky
Time: August 29, 2008, 1:05 pm
AMEN SISTER!!!!!!!!
Comment from Carolyn
Time: August 29, 2008, 6:13 pm
Preach it to me! I loved this!
Comment from Kelly @ Love Well
Time: August 29, 2008, 10:13 pm
Now I’m missing summer — and it’s not even Saturday on Labor Day Weekend yet. And school hasn’t started. And it’s going to be 88 and sunny tomorrow.
But yet, I miss summer.
You’ve got a way with words, Lisa. You’ve messed me up!
Comment from Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
Time: September 1, 2008, 12:41 pm
I’m kind of bittersweet about summer ending too. I had so many grand plans for the summer but ended up just having a very low-key one instead. I’m so ready for the older girls to go back to school (and so are they), but will miss having the extra time with them during the days. Not to mention the little 2-year-old who will be missing her big sisters too. Sigh.
Wonderful post, as usual!
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