What I know about summer

WHAT I KNOW ABOUT SUMMER...

1. If you go to bed with a full pantry, in the morning there will be nothing left but the healthy stuff.

2. SIX ROLLS OF TOILET PAPER. Seriously, six rolls of toilet paper in four days. My kids must have the cleanest fannies or they're eating it. I have no idea. It really could go either way.

3. If I plan a fun outing, a fight will be sure to ensue. It's has to be one of Murphy's hidden laws. In fact, I know it is, "if you plan something fun, no fun will be had" or something like that.

4. Swimming in a pool counts as a bath. I'm just saying, don't judge me.

5. Shoes=optional  Of course, unless I need to run to the grocery store. Then a full on search is required because no one, I repeat NO ONE, can remember the last time they had their shoes on, (in a whisper voice) including myself.

6. When at the pool, I never really ever get to sit down. Sure I dream up these crazy fantasies about reading a book while listening to nature as the rings play nicely with each other. HA! I spend most of the time refereeing fights, grabbing floats, Popsicles, and goggles which is why I'm so exhausted when we get home. (SEE #4)

7. There is a TIME WARP.  8 AM is both the middle of the night (Ring 1 and 2) AND the middle of the day (Ring 3.) Now, sit back, let that sink in a second. Mind=BLOWN.

The secret is, although it's not much of a secret, I LOVE IT. All of it. Every last bit of it. The fighting, suntan shoulders, Cheetos fingers, a million kazillon toilet paper rolls in the trash, and swimming pool bathtubs. Summer ROCKS in all of its imperfectioness! (I'm pretty sure I just made that word up.)

Stay strong, Mamas!