When summer vacation begins, moms everywhere plan a fun-filled, activity-jammed calendar filled with arts and crafts, activities, and even vacations. But, once summer starts its course, parents begin to get weighed down. By the end... well... they're done.
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14+ Differences Between The Beginning And The End Of Summer All Parents Can Relate To
In the beginning of the summer: you're organizing fun ideas and things to do during the day.
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By the end of the summer: you're begging your kids to just watch a TV show and give mommy some alone time.
In the beginning of the summer: you plan to have the kids do brain busters and work so they can stay on track for school.
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By the end of the summer: you're wondering where you put their summer reading packet.
In the beginning of the summer: you have arts and craft activity ideas lined up.
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By the end of the summer: crayons and paper will be fine. Don't touch any glue or paint, mommy doesn't want to clean.
In the beginning of the summer: you plan to make homemade ice cream and other delicious snacks.
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By the end of the summer: take an ice cube and cool off by sucking on it.
In the beginning of the summer: you plan a bucket list for the entire family to partake in.
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By the end of the summer: you're lucky if you can get your entire family in the same room at the same time.
In the beginning of the summer: you plan to throw elaborate summer-themed parties.
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By the end of the summer: you just want everyone to leave you alone so you can get some peace and quiet.
In the beginning of the summer: you can't wait to take your kids to the zoo.
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By the end of the summer: your kids look like they belong in the zoo. And smell like it, too.
Beginning of the summer: You plan fun and stimulating car-ride games.
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By the end of the summer: You put the iPad or iPhone in front of both kids to get them to shut up in the car.
Beginning of the summer: You plan picnics and healthy lunches for the kids.
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By the end of the summer: you're hitting up the drive through just to get them to have lunch quickly.
Beginning of the summer: You have the cutest summer outfits planned for your kids.
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By the end of the summer: You're lucky if they have on anything that matches. No more laundry, please!
Beginning of the summer: You set health and exercise goals to keep up with.
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End of the summer: You're lucky if you move from the kitchen to the living room without complaining.
Beginning of the summer: You swear you'll stick to a good napping and relaxing schedule.
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End of the summer: "If they don't nap, they don't nap. Who cares."
Beginning of the summer: You can't wait to be in the pool every single day.
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By the end of the summer: Your pool is filled with leaves, algae, and you can't wait to close it on up.
Beginning of the summer: You plan to spend hot days at the water park to cool off.
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End of the summer: You don't want to step foot outside of the air conditioned house.
Let's be real: every mom at the splashpad looks like this.
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Oh sure, the kids are having fun. But for the moms, this is far from a summer "vacation".
Beginning of the summer: You're so happy to be done with the school drop off line.
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By the end of the summer, you can't wait to go back.
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