Happy long weekend
The last long weekend of the summer is upon us. For many this means it’s time to party one last time before everyone gets back to the daily grind with fall and winter approaching. Many people are heading out to B.C. to go camping or staying at home to just relax.
But what’s more frightening about this long weekend is … the return of the school year.
We try and block the upcoming chaos out of our minds but we can’t avoid Tuesday morning when we are scrambling to piece together a healthy lunch and making sure the kids bags are packed. There were a few parents who admitted to not having their kids properly prepared for the first day of school.
But there are many parents who have planned ahead. They tell me not only have they bought all the supplies their children need but also have their bags packed and waiting at the door. They don’t want any frantic running around on Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Many parents I spoke to this morning say they are going to have some fun with the family in the mountains or have a couple of backyard barbeques before the stress begins. Two guys simply admitting they will be sipping a few cocktails before the weekend is up.
I guess my point is, have fun but be responsible … trust me it’s a good mix. Your child will appreciate having everything ready in advance and may actually learn to be prepared. at the same time everyone needs to relax, especially before things are going to get a lot more stressful.
So have a great long weekend and an easy first day back to school.