The school holidays are here again! It’s practically mid-November through early January! Those younger ones are already at it. It’s the carefree days for them beginning this week. Those older ones are mentally sweating it out. They are in the midst of major exams that will eventually determine directions for their future. As for the minders (I for one) we have to think of ways to ease off the boredom. It’s a pretty long stretch and activities must have variety to make it interesting for them.
The choice is an open book.Trips overseas (not many can afford that)
Trips inland, excursions that cost less,
entertainment centers at the Mall, private clubs ( here ) or just freebies at
the beach or libraries. Whatever it might be, it'll be thrilling time! Childhood days are never forgotten!
School is over, great!
The neighborhood kids are here
They do their own thing
Minders are busy
thinking ahead on how to
fill up their free time
It is a challenge
Must be interesting but
cost is a factor
Written for Real Toad's Open Link Monday
Oh such days were oh so fun, not a care in the world and oh to be free. Now stuck in the rat race haha
ReplyDeleteThose were the days, my friend.....
ReplyDeletenice...whatever you do i hope you have fun with it...we have next week off for holiday...and then back for a few weeks before christmas holiday...cant wait to have fun with my boys....
ReplyDeleteNice write, Hank. I hope they do well on their exams.
ReplyDeleteKids seem to be doing a lot these days. It seems the have to out-do each other. Or is it the parents? No wonder it is so expensive to raise them.
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"Cost is a factor." Also time. I regret I could not have filled Riley's childhood with more fun in the summertime, because I was employed fulltime and had limited vacation time myself. But it makes the memories of teaching her to swim in the community pool and coaching her softball team all the sweeter... loved this, Hank. Peace, Amy
ReplyDeleteThose times were precious ... I miss those days now !!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely share! So nice to see all those happy faces.
ReplyDeleteI remember those - and the difficulties you mention. Interesting that you speak of minders. Not parents.
ReplyDeleteSuch a charming picture and poem. Thanks. k .
ReplyDeleteI love that picture, Hank. The kids look so happy. I never heard that term 'minders' before. And yes, cost is a factor always.....your poem shares a bit of nostalgia. Nice, Hank.
ReplyDeleteMy children are in college and so I do not feel school holidays. Fun time for the adults with a little pressure to do something for the children. But I must add, my children never wanted to go anywhere, they just loved being home.
ReplyDeleteCherish those precious moments while you still can. Allah loves those who show kindness to children.
ReplyDeletethis is great Hank. So neat to see some of your family and learn more about them. Thanks for sharing.
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