A lot of us mums have a bit of a love/ hate relationship with school holidays. If you work, you have to find childcare (that can be VERY expensive during the midterm) or if you’re at home with the kids, you have to find some way to entertain them.
However, there are definitely a few positives to having the kids off school for a week or two:
1. You don’t have to make school lunches
Can we get a hallelujah.
2. The morning rush is no more
Even if you’ve to go to work, you don’t have to get them up at the crack of dawn to dress and feed them.
3. Evenings are a lot more relaxed
The usual evening routine of homework, checking bags and cleaning uniforms takes a back seat for a bit.
4. You can actually enjoy a bit of family time
No afterschool activities or last-minute projects means you can actually talk to each other.
5. There is no Sunday fear
You know the fear that the uniform is still at the bottom of the wash basket with a yogurt stain on it...
6. There is no traffic
'My commute took how long?'
7. The kids are a lot more relaxed
Well, they don’t have the stress of homework to deal with.
8. You can enjoy mid-week family days out
And they are the best kinds of days out.
9. The kids have a chance to explore and try new things
Whether they’re outside exploring with friends or trying out a new sport at camp, they’ll definitely learn something new.
10. Staying in pyjamas all day is totally allowed
If you’re lucky enough to be off with the kids then you should totally avail of the opportunity for an all-day pyjama Monday...
