Last day of school for the two eldest

I am looking forward to having a break from the morning before school and having a bit more time with them. For us, Elementary is kindergarten to grade 6. Then high school from grades 7 to 11. Then Cegep and university for those who go.

@DaddyEvil Yeah that sounds pretty typical for teenagers. My two eldests are pretty good about getting themselves ready and off to school for the most part. Whether we're here or not.

@dodo19 The early mornings will go to them sleeping longer, at least that's what happened when Pretty was that age. She hated waking up for school and would skip if I wasn't there making sure she got on the bus. The only times she'd voluntarily wake up early was when I made plans for the lake or an amusement park... A couple of times she'd be growly in the mornings when I was trying to get us out the door... Then I stopped talking about going anywhere and just let her sleep until she asked why we didn't go anywhere anymore. I told her I was tired of being growled at and that ruined my day so there was no reason for me to want to take her anywhere. She started waking up, being pleasant to be around and asking if we could go to the lake for swims or to local amusement parks. When she woke me up to go somewhere, then I'd get up, shower and dress and we'd be out the door early enough to do things we both liked.

I bet they're excited. I am looking forward to having a break from lunches and waking kids and making sure they're ready and all that.

@LadyDuck I bet she is!

@dodo19 I bet my niece is also happy that it's spring break time, she has two young kids.

@dodo19 Thank you, my son is already enjoying his. I think kids just enjoy being out of school. I don't know that it matters too much what they do, so long as it isn't done at school lol.

@sissy15 lol. That's for sure!

It really is crazy how much they can change in a year. So much can change. I'm sure my kids will enjoy their summer. I hope your son enjoys his as well.

@dodo19 got it. They'll eventually think of something.

@allen0187 I'm sure they will.

For the moment, no concrete plans. They'll probably relax, spend time with their friends, spend some time by the pool, and that sort of thing.

@AliCanary Yup. I am.

Here, grades 7 and 8 is high school. The system is a bit different.

@dodo19 ah, yes, now I realize you are in Quebec!

@Ineeddentures Yup. My youngest has one more year and then he's off to high school too.

It really has. Hard to believe another school year is over.

@dodo19 And soon another one will begin

They'll probably see their friends, go to the pool, relax, watch tv, teenage stuff. They are definitely happy and looking forward to the summer break.

@dodo19 I bet they will do their fair share of sleeping in too!

@snowy22315 lol. Most likely.

Yeah I remember when they did and talking about. It goes by really fast. A bit too fast for me at times, but it is what it is. It's interesting that it's later for you. For us, it's elementary until grade 6 and then high school for grades 7 to 11. It's interesting to hear how it differs from place to place. I'm sure they'll have a great summer. And thanks!

@Juliaacv Yes they do. We also have Cegep here which other provinces don't have. It means we do a year less of high school and university. Cegep makes up for that. For the most part.

@dodo19 They finish school a grade before our students do.

It's interesting to hear how things work and when things start in different places.

@dodo19 yes, so true.

Yeah for sure. It's something I'll have to think about. It's definitely interesting to hear when things start in different places.

@RasmaSandra We do have a patio. A bit of green space. Not a lot but better than nothing.

@dodo19 do you have a garden or outdoor space where the kids can hang out?

It really did go by fast. I will definitely enjoy not having to make them lunches and such. Being able to spend more time with them is an added bonus.

@Marilynda1225 I think so too.

@dodo19 I think both kids and moms are always happy when summer rolls around and there's no school routine to deal with

Yeah, it sure does. Crazy how fast it goes.

@dodo19 That is true.

It's interesting to hear when things start in different places.

@dodo19 agree. here, the chool year ended yesterday and it will start again in september. i think september 7.

It really does go by fast. A bit too fast at times, but it is what it is. And thanks!

@dodo19 u are welcome

Wow. I'm guessing they might start school earlier than it does here.

I'm sure they'll enjoy their summer. It'll be nice to have a break. Kinda of interesting how things work. Hopefully the kids get out.

Nope. No middle school here. I remember having to write finals. Oh well ... it is what it is. I know mine aren't complaining about 2 1/2 months off or whatever it is.

It's the opposite from us. It's two weeks at Christmas and longer break during our summer (June, July, August).

Time definitely doesn't slow down. I'm sure you're right and it'll be time for school again before we know it. In the meantime, I'll enjoy it while I can.