five weeks until they go back to school
By Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
San Jose, California
July 14, 2018 12:06pm CST
I have never been so ready for summer to be over, except for the fact that it will be that much closer to all the holidays (and I'm not quite ready for that yet).
I am looking forward to a few hours out of the week with NO ONE IN THE HOUSE. Even the little guy will have preschool two days a week.
I never planned to have a big family, but these things happen when two divorced people who each have children get together. I don't always think I cope with it very well, but I mostly manage.
Still... I'm ready for a break.
(Photo from parenting.com)
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13 responses
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jul 18
I think you are an awesome woman! Most women do not take on step children well. However, I do see your point because I need those silent moments myself.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Jul 18
I think I need those moments to figure out what to do next, especially so I'm not trying to figure out dinner at 5:30 or checking my phone to remind myself of what day it is.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jul 18
And I am so grateful I Home School and get so much time with my kids! Lol.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Jul 18
@spiderdust Yes we are all different.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Jul 18
Some people thrive on that! I think I'm a different kind of person though.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
15 Jul 18
therefore, you are making everything manageable, right?
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Jul 18
I'm trying to, although I'd like to do better.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 Jul 18
You do very well with it. Especially having to deal with the insanity of the step kids mother..
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Jul 18
No kidding! More insanity surfaced tonight that I'll have to tell you about tomorrow.
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Jul 18
@spiderdust oh I patiently wait for the story. I have a couple for you as well.
@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
8 Aug 18
I can understand that. Having a blended household can be tedious. I hope you enjoy that break you will be getting. Mine start back on the 28th and I am kind of dreading it. We have had a decent summer.
@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
15 Jul 18
You're doing an awesome job. I always liked working with kids, but I also liked the fact that I could go home to peace and quiet! I can understand why you're ready for a break, it must be exhausting never getting a break from the little ones.
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Jul 18
Yeah, it feels early to me too, but that's when most of the surrounding school districts are going back too. When I was in school, we didn't go back until the day after Labor Day.
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@AgoriphobicPirate (303)
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15 Jul 18
You don’t really want to let the tv raise your kids, up sometimes...... you do. Right?? Lol
@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
14 Jul 18
Have you been school supply shopping? I love when there are back-to-school supply sales, as I write. Do you suggest any stores?
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Jul 18
I haven't done any at all yet, although I did take stock of backpacks and lunchboxes this week. I need to find out if any of the teachers require particular supplies.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
14 Jul 18
Hi! I understand your situation.. I am hoping for the best.
Happy weekend.
@arunima25 (85277)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jul 18
Having the whole house to yourself for few hours. That is the best thing one can wish for. 
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