tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post6553559591910428150..comments2021-06-03T17:50:08.806-05:00Comments on Erratic Questions About A Simple Life: Spring Break For Kids?Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05613507467597250402noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-87086842558347803272011-04-06T10:44:44.681-05:002011-04-06T10:44:44.681-05:00Chanel, I love your idea of sending the kids to a ...Chanel, I love your idea of sending the kids to a relative's house during spring break (even if it's only for a couple of days) so I can have some quality time with Hubby. I'll have to remember that when both my parents are retired. I'm sure they'll be happy to do that.<br /><br />Megan, yeah the teachers love it. I talked with a friend that works at the school and she didn't want it to end because she was on vacation with her grandson in a warm, lovely location. Someday though, it will get better, right?<br /><br />Kat, I didn't really care about spring break when I was a kid because we really didn't have much of one. Plus I was a nerd and loved going to school. At least until I got to high school. Different story then. :)<br /><br />OT, it's so nice that you're able to take your kids on vacations during their spring break. With my husband's work schedule, it just wasn't an option this year. Maybe we'll have to make sure to plan something next year. It's bound to better than just hanging around here.<br /><br />ms. caboo, I totally agree with you about the year round school!!! There are so many benefits to it. But I'm in favor of school uniforms too, so I'm probably biased. Unfortunately, the people that make those decisions don't usually agree with me.<br /><br />Onion, I'm sick of winter too. We have had a few glimpses of spring, but they haven't stuck around. I hope you get that spring break vacation!<br /><br />Jewels, I can't imagine having to keep four kids occupied during breaks like you have to do! It's torture! And those teachers that have their kids grown and out of the house just love to live it up! While we're ready to tear our hair out. :)<br /><br />Nicki, vacations can be so exhausting, especially when you've got kids in tow. I never went on many vacations as a kid either. I can only think of two. But it was more because my dad farms and couldn't get away from the farm.<br /><br />George, it's questionable if those people in the picture remember that spring break. I used to think that looked like it would be fun, but now I'd just like to have peace. Although, yard work would be okay as long as it was warm and the kids would not fight.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613507467597250402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-17526866069911842452011-03-14T12:20:50.526-05:002011-03-14T12:20:50.526-05:00We never did anything like your picture for spring...We never did anything like your picture for spring break, I'd remember that. We just things to do around the house, like yard work.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749843521356271835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-38009066976855749262011-03-09T07:28:40.733-06:002011-03-09T07:28:40.733-06:00I think I only went on a spring break vacation onc...I think I only went on a spring break vacation once, and it was a family vacay to Florida. One of our ONLY-EVER vacations, I might add. I think my parents would get too scared about actually planning a vacation to actually go on one. Now that the planning's in my court, I completely understand that reasoning.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830994879944216241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-30710605935639928882011-03-08T17:31:10.526-06:002011-03-08T17:31:10.526-06:00I hate spring break, winter break and any other br...I hate spring break, winter break and any other break where all the kids are home but the parents are still working-makes my day a lot more stressful. They basically play outside (if it's nice) and then drive one another up a wall...and me too of course. There is no point to Spring Break for kids-it's so their teachers can go let loose in Cabo!! Let's not fool ourselves here-it's pure teacher hedonism!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-84312971883681468382011-03-08T14:02:20.863-06:002011-03-08T14:02:20.863-06:00We have sometimes taken a wee vacation since by sp...We have sometimes taken a wee vacation since by spring break, we are so damn sick of winter, and it is still here in big Wonderful. A little sun. A little fun. I hope this year..The Onionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003018180927573923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-49300841087881664802011-03-08T12:52:29.911-06:002011-03-08T12:52:29.911-06:00I think kids should do the year round school thing...I think kids should do the year round school thing. There are two schools here who are on that timetable. They get about a 4 week break every so often, but go to school during the summer. I think it helps kids remember more stuff! And, it's easier on the parents. <br /><br />I do not recall getting off as much time as these kids do. Really, I am in fear for the future of our country!Sue G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06796747936772028681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-23025156543423869112011-03-08T12:42:10.827-06:002011-03-08T12:42:10.827-06:00I agree that my kids won't be anywhere near an...I agree that my kids won't be anywhere near any monkey business associated with drunken spring break.<br /><br />But I have taken my kids several years in a row on vacations during spring break. Last time I took them 2 years ago to Georgia to see their grandparents and also to Destin, Fl. Don't worry it was a "family" resort.Oilfield Trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527580828815598952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-68384290718713338592011-03-08T12:37:45.104-06:002011-03-08T12:37:45.104-06:00I'd never thought of it until you pointed it o...I'd never thought of it until you pointed it out, Hannah, but you are entirely right about what *is* the point of Spring break for kids? o0?<br /><br />I guess it's because I never thought about it as an adult, and I naturally loved it as a kid so I wouldn't question it then, but it really doesn't make sense at all.katsidhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859540523817060764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-39308382592111368822011-03-08T12:31:07.942-06:002011-03-08T12:31:07.942-06:00I agree with your thoughts. As a teacher, I did LO...I agree with your thoughts. As a teacher, I did LOVE spring break for the time off, but it really is tough for parents to accomodate. The majority of families (if they do even have mom and dad there to begin with) have both parents working and it's not easy figuring out child care for a full week. And yes, as a stay at home parent, it IS tough trying to keep children entertained for a solid week. I know. <br /><br />And, yum! I love turkey and provolone :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920807301570202779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385274800284988597.post-70896756653237068282011-03-08T12:19:08.937-06:002011-03-08T12:19:08.937-06:00Our grandparents sent us to visit with relatives o...Our grandparents sent us to visit with relatives out of town for Spring Break while they stayed home and enjoyed their time together without the four of us. Maybe you should do that.<br /><br />I love sandwiches. They always taste really good no matter what you put on them. <br /><br />Laundry is fun because when you wash the sheets and blankets you can lay them on the bed in a pile and curl up under them until they lose the warmth...and then they are less fun. <br /><br />You made a good point. They were trying to cheat you!Chanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159248995263246944noreply@blogger.com