An Open Letter to My Kids About Summer Break

And just one thing on goggles. I’m on it. Don’t bother to keep track of yours. I’ve made it my summer mission to know where your goggles are at all times (in the car… left side… wedged in between the seats). At night, I’m sleeping with them under my pillow. We can’t be too careful. How will you swim without them?

Just a few last-minute housekeeping items: Eye rolling? Yes! I love the immediate feedback on my thoughts and ideas. How else can I gauge if I’m pleasing you or not? Showering? Optional. You know what’s best. I defer to you. Wearing a hat? No way. The more sun the better. Chores? Just tell me when it’s a good time for you. The weeds and messes aren’t going anywhere.

One last thing… please always wear your headphones so that you can’t hear me when I’m talking to you. Communication is totally overrated. Little-known fact about me: I love yelling things at the top of my lungs three or four times with no response. It’s very cathartic. Look it up.

Well, call me crazy, but if you guys follow all of these guidelines, I think this summer is going to be a win for all of us.

Or, if you don’t understand sarcasm, you won’t make it until September. Either way…

Love you guys.

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This article originally appeared at MBlazoned.com.


M. Blazoned
M. Blazoned
M. is a writer and blogger. She’s written three novels she’s afraid to submit and, more courageously, has a blog, M.Blazoned featured on the Huffington Post, various radio shows, and Good Morning America. Lest you think she’s somebody, after her blog “The Default Parent” went globally viral, and GMAcame to her house, she’s still working and emptying the dishwasher. Living the dream. 14 years into parenting, her views have been likened to Erma Bombeck getting a perm from Tina Fey with more swearing. “Follow her on Facebook and Twitter. M. is a good friend you never knew until now.

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