Day 27 is Day 1

Here, on June 26th,  I'm finding myself on day 27 of summer break, my most favorite time of year.  I had such grand hopes for this summer.  Well, actually for every summer.  Plans of warm days, pools, sleeping in, resting, no shoes, eating out on the deck, and just over-all joy.  I was going to document each day of this break with a "Photo-a-day" project.  I also had this "home summer camp" idea where the kids would have these activities each morning that would help them to achieve summer goals, learn, have fun, and exercise.  Oh, I had plans. 

The first weekend of summer break doesn't really count does it?  I mean, it's the weekend, right.  We were going to have those days anyway.  Plus, I threw my sister a bridal shower that weekend.  Which let's face it, while it was super fun and special, was still a ton of work.  Also, that Sunday I spent doing laundry and packing for a trip that was going to take place early the next morning.  So, yea, I'll say that weekend didn't really count. 

Then we went on this trip.  It was a great trip.  Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida for eight days.  We got up early, we stood in lines, we rode rides, we ate, we drank, we swam, we slept very little.  We (OK, it might just be me) came home exhausted. 

Then, there's the laundry.  Again.  Also, the fridge doesn't stock itself and dinner doesn't come together on it's own.  Also, someone had a birthday, and we celebrated Dads.  I chopped off all of my hair the day after we had family portraits taken.  Yup, we did a lot of shopping to find just the right outfits for those babies.  Also, for one week, we thought we were moving.  They needed to know exactly which model we wanted to build and all the different options we would like to add.  I had to make up my mind quickly because I was leaving again.  But before I could leave, we needed to have clean clothes packed.  Laundry, suitcases, and lists.  Lots and lots of lists because at this point, I'm beginning to feel like I can't remember what day of the week it is let alone all the different things the kids will need to make a 650 mile long road trip to visit with great-grandma just that much more bearable. 

I'm so thankful for the time spend with my family, for the safety and health we had while traveling.  My kids were angels the whole time, as well, and now we are home, and my calendar is relatively clear.  And it's day 27, yet it feels like day 1. 

My summer break is starting just a little bit behind schedule, but I think it's finally here.