Saturday December 22nd, 2007
After a week of green cornflake wreaths, lamb costumes and graham cracker houses, I think everyone is ready for a break from Kindergarten.
Another mother said it like this: she couldn’t be a Kindergarten teacher because of the constant bending over to the short tables. My upper back has been in a constant spasm from helping in Hope’s classroom three times this week. I am ready for not setting out school clothes or packing a backpack. And like my friend, Linda, I am ready to plan a day of pajamas-until-dinner if I want. I am ready for easier mornings, my own brewed coffee, and my Christmas china.
The swing of the school year, the consistent schedule and rhythm helps us all. But a break is much needed, just like laying my head down at night to sleep. The 6 or so hours I get with my eyes closed and my body at rest is what I need to reset. And Christmas Vacation, I hope, will be enough for me and my girls to reset themselves and ready themselves for a new year.
Reset. Recharge. Be quiet. Rest. Right yourself. Get ready to begin again.
Renew yourself. And definitely wear your slippers all day at least once.
Yes – those breaks from school are wonderful. Relax, recharge and enjoy your kids!
Yes, yes, yes! Me too!!!!
I am looking forward to all those things too! Time to renew, relax, and rejoice in my family. Lots of pajama days I hope
Me too! The Swim team follows the school calendar so we get a nice break from having to make the daily commute for a couple of weeks!! Woo-Hoo.
I hope you all enjoy the time together too!
sounds so so good!