OK, maybe that’s a little harsh.
Let’s just say that having your kids out of school for a week in February, nearly a week in March and now a whole week in April is not the utopia in Time Management. Hubby is self employed but that really just means he works longer hours than most and when the kids are off from school and I cannot take time off, then he spends every waking hour minute, thinking about work he could be doing when he has to mind our two chickies. This week is especially tough since he is pressed up against a hard deadline with his work.
What I don’t understand is WHO does this school schedule serve? Now that the kids have had all this time off, they will not be done with school until the last Friday in June. The school year is 180 days no matter how you slice it. Did we really need all these breaks?
Don’t get me wrong. In the grand scheme of things we are pretty fortunate. Both grandmas live close by and I can work from home periodically if I need to. I have no idea how those parents without these resources do it…especially ones that are one parent households. If you are managing that equation, I bow and say “I’m not worthy!” You’re my hero. Please tell us how you are doing it.
How many playdates/pawn my kids off on some unsuspecting stay-at-home mom can I plan in a week?
Maybe the School Superintendant isn’t doing anything tomorrow.
UGH!
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April 22, 2008 at 12:29 am
I am so in your corner on that one! I hate vacation days!