When Does School Start Again?!

If you are a stay at home mom like me, you were counting down the days til summer, and now you are counting down the days til school starts! I have kept my kids busy this summer with the invention of "Summer Camp." No, not the summer camp you spend half your summer in the car going to and from- I was too broke for that kind!

I made my 11 year old daughter the 'Camp Counselor' and we posted hours, and rules, and I loaded her up with craft and art supplies. Every day Monday-Thursday from 1-3 (so mom can write!) the kids (my teen avoids the whole thing, but my 11 year old leads her 6 year old sister and almost-4-year-old brother) gather for 'camp.' I thought they would start to dread it but surprise! They love it! I will need another trip to the craft store for supplies soon, but the break in the day helps us all to not drive each other crazy!

I try to schedule one 'field trip' per week with the kids- a local beach, the movies, bowling- something fun on Wednesdays to break up the week. This helps, too!

In the meantime...countdown to first day of school IS ON!

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