The summer holidays from school are come and go every year, and every single June we as mums think about how THIS summer is going to be so much different; this summer you are going to finally do exactly what you want...

 

Well that is until you realise you are a mum and life doesn't just automatically become fun because the summer is here. 

 

1. Sleep

Expectation: Lie-ins

 

Reality: You'll be lucky if you even get three hours sleep in this heat never mind an actual real life lie-in. 

 

 

2. Food

Expectation: Lazy breakfasts

 

Reality: Re-phrase to 'lightening speed breakfast'; just because the kids are off doesn't mean you don't have to go to work - same old routine for most of us! 

 

 

3. Fun

Expectation: Frolicking along the beach

 

Reality: What is that sentence even..? Who frolicks anymore? 

 

 

4. Clothes

Expectation: Pretty dresses and sandals

 

Reality: Leggings. wellies and a hoody will be the outfit for most of us - well it can get a little chilly. 

 

 

5. Trips 

Expectation: Educational day trips

 

Reality: Getting the kids to even contemplate stepping foot into a library is battle that is just not worth it. 

 

 

6. To-do list

Expectation: Getting on top of jobs

 

Reality: Your laundry baskets will be overflowing with the amount of clothes your kids wear over the holidays. If you even get halfway down a basket you'll be winning. 

 

 

7. Family fun

Expectation: Evening strolls along the beach

 

Reality: Yes, because this is EXACTLY what cranky kids want to do at seven in the evening.

 

 

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