Vacation over

I am always so happy when the kids go off track, however, I am even more excited when they go back to school. I can't believe 5 weeks have already come and gone. Tomorrow the kids go back to school. Yes, you read that correctly, they go back to school on a Friday. I don't know who thought of that bright idea but that's the way it is. So back they go. So what kinds of fabulous things did we accomplish? Not much. We did do a little laundry training and I did try to organize the kids bedrooms. Which in itself is a never ending job. So I guess that's why I don't feel like I finished anything. Naively, I thought I would get lots done but the truth of the matter is I didn't. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's ok. Not everything can be perfect at one time and sometimes nothing is. Why is it so wrong to expect your children to keep their rooms clean now and again? I'm learning that sometimes I just have to lower my expectations to prevent me from becoming a raging lunatic. Hubby came home from Science camp and said (after spending 5 days with 200+ 6th graders) "we really do have good kids." I guess that's the answer. So you choose your battles wisely and hope that at some point in time your children will remember some of what you've taught them and will use it when needed. Here's hoping!