Summer’s Early Demise…
The back-to-school ads are out in full-force. School is starting early this year… well, just a week early, but you’d think it was a month early with all the advertising out there. Truth is, these constant Target commercials are sounding the death knell for summer and going back to school in the middle of August is not a happy prospect. Somehow it just makes summer feel all that much shorter when “school this” and “school that” news is smacking you in the face every time you turn around.
We have had over 10 days straight of triple digit temps, I believe it’s been over 105 every day. There have been several deaths that have been attributed to the heat. It’s miserable outside and while we are normally used to a dry heat, this year the humidity is outrageous.
Kate has abandoned the family… she has been at my mom’s house for over a week now. Although she loves my mom, dearly, she also loves being in such close proximity to a pool. She’s a pretty logical kid. Ethan and I have chosen to become hermits, venturing out only for the occasional Starbuck’s fix. Which is logical too, because road rage has risen right along with the temps.
I notice that the hotter it is outside the grumpier people become. You don’t have to do much (not use a turn signal or use it a little too late) to completely piss people off. Horns are honking, fingers are flying… it’s ugly out there. And, to be honest, I’m not immune to road rage myself. So, it’s far better to stay inside… unless you really need a Starbuck’s fix.
But, I really think what makes people super grumpy is the prospect of returning back to the school year routine in this kind of heat. Heck, the thought of it royally pisses me off. While I like consistency, I can’t stand routines, specifically those attached to schedules. I think that’s a contradiction of some sort.
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July 23, 2005 @ 6:22 pm
I don’t know how you are living in those temps. Here in NC, it’s been in the 80s and 90s and I’ve wanted to simply die. Sounds like your little one is smart to stay by a pool. :)
July 23, 2005 @ 6:30 pm
Believe it or not, the teachers’ shoulders sag a bit when those ads appear on their TVs too! LOL
I feel a panic attack coming on! ;)
July 24, 2005 @ 4:36 pm
Hi Lauren - thanks for visiting! Sounds like you and I are just not summer people. I don’t understand people who thrive in hot weather. I prefer fall and spring… even winter to summer!
HF - I’ll bet! We parents just have our kids to deal with and teachers have 20 - 30 kids to deal with… that two month summer vacation isn’t a job perk for teachers - it’s a necessity, no doubt! LOL
July 24, 2005 @ 9:53 pm
I’m right there with ya on this one! Who the hell wants to think of school supplies and carpools in this friggin heat!!!
Ugh.
July 25, 2005 @ 9:24 am
Exactly tj! It almost seems like blasphemy to have a commercial for colored pencils and folders in freaking JULY!
August 12, 2005 @ 8:45 am
Funny guy- ut so typical. I know a few just like that lol!
August 12, 2005 @ 9:51 am
hehe… cute story. I like the “theory” of your grandmother in-law. :)
Thanks for your input on my wine post. I’m not a wine drinker and neither is my hubby so I’m not sure I’ll be brave and get it… seems like so many choices and so many bad ones out there…. but as this moment I’m still considerin’ it :)
August 13, 2005 @ 10:53 pm
D’oh. That’ll go down as a story to be told 50 years from now! :-)
August 15, 2005 @ 9:30 am
Lou No matter how you try to raise them to be “different” than the average guy… you just can’t fight mother nature. LOL
puremood Isn’t that funny? My g-i-l must have been quite a card. I’m sorry I never had the chance to meet her.
I wish you much luck in your wine search. Wine can be a lot of fun.
tj No kidding… it’ll be one to tell his first girlfriend, wife, children… LOL
August 15, 2005 @ 1:03 pm
your little brother sounds adorable and funny. and yes, I’ve learned by having two sons now 22 and 17 next month that they really do lose intelligence during puberty. take care. :)
August 16, 2005 @ 6:07 am
LOL! This all sounds soooooo familiar!
Great stories! I will blogroll you!
August 16, 2005 @ 9:02 am
Monica
Thanks! Yes, my brother is a cutie. It’s nice to hear that he’s not the only boy going through this intelligence decline.
Marti
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying them!