Everyone has a moment during the school summer holidays when it finally feels like the summer.
Well this week I had that magical moment. No, it wasn’t when our typical Northern Irish weather made it’s inevitable appearance, or when I finally got round to emptying the boss’ school bag only to find a list of things needed for next year (including a painting shirt and 2 gel pens 🤷🏼♀️). It was the day that summer scheme started. (I know many of you will have had this glorious moment too) and I swear both of us let out a collective sigh of relief.
The itinerary has been taped to the fridge for nearly a month and it’s been teasing me every time I go to get milk for my tea (this is many many MANY times per day!). So Monday evening was spent getting everything sorted; the alarm was set, clean clothes were left out (even the socks matched!!) and the countdown was on. I’m not sure who was looking forward to it more. (Me. Most definitely me!!!)
Then…then it was Tuesday morning. The first day… and neither of us wanted to get up. 🤦♀️
After 2 weeks of getting up with no problems, THE day finally arrived and I seriously considered going back to bed for another couple of hours!
Now I’d like to add in here that we didn’t go back to bed. I mean, I wanted to, I would have been more than happy to. Even the cat decided to put in her 2 cents worth and make herself comfy on my chest as I was deliberating the pros and cons of not getting up. But I’m pleased to say common sense prevailed and we got up! (Adulting:1-Amanda’s inner big kid:0)
Besides, in my experience, when a child is already awake to go somewhere or do something and then decides not to go 1 of 2 things happens.
1. They don’t go back to sleep. No matter how early it is. No matter how tired they claimed to be when you woke them or how many “5 more minutes” preceded the decision to go back to bed, they just don’t. (I hear they grow out of this by the time they hit their teens so fingers crossed!)
Then everyone’s up and awake and expecting to be entertained and fed; and to top it all off the cat has done her stretches and is ready to run as fast as she can to a randomly selected other room.
2. Number 1 happens and the boss decides after 30 mins that actually, yeah, she really does want to go. So it’s a mad dash to get washed, dressed and out the door. Breakfast is ‘to go’ and you’re trying to quickly brush and put hair up in some way that’ll hide the “bed head” effect while not causing a mini-meltdown.(All this is further complicated when the car keys go missing-although that’s a post for another time.)
So anyways, she’s spent the week making top hats (the marshmallow and chocolate treat), decorating fairy wings and masks, going to the cinema and “We Are Vertigo” and generally having a blast… and I’m celebrating the fact I’ve got up on time every morning and resisted the urge to go straight back to bed when I get home from dropping her off. I mean, that’s bound to get me some bonus adulting points!!
Roll on the next 3 weeks!!
Oh…..and I’ll let you into a little secret. I’m seriously thinking about starting a summer scheme for adults. Who wouldn’t want weekly midday trips to the movies, day trips to spas, coffee shops , wine bars or pubs (or “We Are Vertigo” for the more adventurous among us)?
I mean… I’d even be happy with an “adult” ice-cream van coming round twice a day playing a wee jingle to let you know to come get your brew, beer and buns!
Seriously it’s 2018, how is this not a thing!?!
Right, I’m off for a cuppa but If anyone has any time saving tips or hacks to help with “one of those mornings” (or life in general for that matter) or any ideas for an adult summer scheme (we can but dream!) then feel free to leave a comment below.
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Lovely update,thanks Amanda!
Hahah it can be so hard with kiddos trying to organise anything. My son likes to change his mind and then the next day decide hes sad that we didn’t go.. even though HE made the choice O.o
Loved reading this post and all your updates. It is definitely a very hard thing to go through such sudden change of plans, I definitely can’T process when that happens. But you did good. 😀
Lol, we all do have a child inside us who doesn’t want to get out of bed ever. I loved your cat though. Hope you all enjoy summer alot.
You had me at summer scheme for adults. GREAT IDEA! This was such a relatable post indeed, why are the summer holidays sooooo long?!
If I was your kid, I wouldn’t be waking up before noon, so that would eliminate some of those problems! Cute cat!
Good for you for getting the day started and not staying in bed! I am so bad at that. Fun update, hope you have a great weekend!
When you have a kid, you never ever plan your day in advance especially weekends. You always have to change your plans according to your child’s wishlist. Cute cat!!!!!!!!!!!
haha.. everytime my parents plan something they need to change because of me. Now they ask me then plan for weekends.
Summer scheme for adults should be a thing, I totally agree with you. Hope you had a great weekend.
I love the honesty in this post! I’m not yet a parent but I can totally relate with the adulting stuff. Our youngest sister (9 year old) always has a say on family activities. She keeps on watching YouTube bloggers and they influence her a lot!
Can’t relate cause I got no kids and I’m glad cause I love my sleep and will probably be super cranky if I’m robbed of that. Good for you guys that are able to adjust to that!
I’m so happy I still can enjoy my time, ’cause I’m not ready to ask someone what we should do on weekend! I love your cat, so cute 😉