Oh no, oh no, oh no. No, no, no! This was my reaction this morning when I realised that today was the last day of term. It seems that our beloved Friday Fun Day has coincided with that time again; school’s out. You see, as of 40 minutes ago, school holidays officially started. Of course the girls are all super excited. Me, well, maybe not so much.
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Not only do school holidays mean a break from those horrible early morning starts, no more heavy winter school uniforms and a break from the endless amounts of homework. But they also mark the arrival of copious amounts of Froot Loops to be eaten. There is this rule in the Nanny Shecando family that stipulates ‘froot loops may only be consumed during school holidays’. One thing the rule doesn’t stipulate however, is the quantity that may be consumed.
Of course this means that all forms of normal meals go out the window. There’s no point in attempting to prepare a healthy snack lunch let alone a hearty dinner because a bowl of sugary goodness is the only thing they’ll be eating breakfast, lunch and dinner for the entirety of the holidays. Lucky them, but not so lucky me! Kids with a never ending sugar high can be hard work. Although I am sensing a most unpleasant trip to the dentist in the not too distant future.
As well as the froot loops and not having to wear horrible school uniforms each day, the kids are particularly looking forward to arrival of the holidays. So here’s 10 things they’ve been looking forward to these school holidays.
10 things The Kids Are looking forward to these School Holidays:
Froot Loops // Yes I’m sad to say that ‘eating Froot Loops’ currently holds the number one spot
Going to the horses // and having daily horse riding and dressage lessons, getting all messy in the mud and enjoying the fresh country air
Play dates // oh so many play dates. I should just give up on all cleaning and tidying now. It won’t even last 5 minutes with a house full of kids
Pool parties // the benefit of having an indoor heated pool means that all your friends want to come to your house in winter
The Justin Bieber movie // oh gosh. Please, no.
Arts n Craft // and attempts to burn down the kitchen with the kid friendly baking sessions
Board games // bring on the epic long battles of Monopoly
Snuggles on the couch // and all day Twilight movie marathons
No uniforms // being couch potatoes and staying in their pyjamas all day
The outings with me // visits to the Zoo, the National Maritime Museum (for the twins) and the Science Museum (for Miss6), picnics at the park and even some retail therapy
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Things That I’m Not Looking Forward To These School Holidays:
Losing my peace // and quiet during the day. And for an entire two weeks. On the other hand, I do get some more company. Even if it does mean more of the same nonsensical chatter. I can do that, no problem. I’ve been told once or twice that I’m a little miss chatterbox myself!
Well that was a rather short list for me. I suppose I’m craving the company from the kids. Who’d have thought! It’s going to be a jam-packed couple of weeks but one hell of a fun roller coaster ride. Everybody better get on board!
Seeing as it’s Friday Fun Day colliding with the last day of the school term, our afternoon is going to be pretty spectacular. Bring on the ice cream, chocolate, these fresh baked berry muffins, afternoon dance sessions to Katy Perry and Beyoncé, takeaway pizza for dinner and much more. Jealous? I know you are! I may just have to reward myself with a glass of wine tonight (or four) for getting through the school term. Care to join me?
Do you have a routine for the holidays? Do your kids look forward to them all term? Are you usually knackered by the end of it or do you love the extra company? Wine.. red or white?
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