Tomorrow I will definitely have that Monday feeling - and it'll be Tuesday. I have had a day off work today and it's been fabulous. A long run - that sounds too professional, its actually a bit of jogging along and much walking - with Team B first thing, then into town with Son where we visited a couple of interactive science type places which in my day were called museums but are much more entertaining these days.
Back in the miserable month of February I had a fantastic idea. Well it cheered me up at the time. I booked two weeks away in October - 2 weeks at this time of the year is actually cheaper than just one in the middle of the summer hols. We're going to a Greek island, the weather forecasts are still good at that time of year. My parents decided they'd like to come too which will be lovely as we havent had a holiday together for ages. But i forgot how much this would complicate the juggle that is the great six weeks summer holidays.
My parents, though in their 60s, both still work - despite me telling them they really can pack it in now - they're taking the whole working class thing too far. It means they're limited to how much time they can take off work during the summer holidays as I am. This week sees me off work today, grandpa in charge tomorrow, Son staying at friends on Weds night, grandma picking him up on Thursday, and me working at home on Friday. I'm lucky in some ways- I have my parents who help out and I'm in a position where I can be flexible and bring work home sometimes. But its still a logistical nightmare.
Never mind, Son is enjoying the idea of lots of different days out with different company - and I have a short week this week!
4 comments:
Yes, it's complicated summer hols! Is there any day camps near you? Near me there are some really affordable summer playscheme run by the council.
oh the idea of a week in Greece sounds wonderful right now! I'm right rained out - as we all are..
Remember to breathe!
Son is at the 'awkward age' (is there any other??) of nearly 12 so too old for many of the organised groups/ clubs - and not into sports which a lot of others for older kids are. He's in scouts and loves outdoors/ camping.. but they dont have any activities during the summer hols...! Juggling it is then...
Agree a Greek week sounds fabulous - tho apparantley they are suffering a heat wave and lots of very bad fires over there. Talk about extremes..
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