Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for June 29, 2013
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Val: This was a REALLY good idea... Holly: Mom's playing hooky. Val: It's not hooky. It's a mental health day. Alix: What's the difference?? Holly: When WE do it, it's hooky. Alix: Grown-ups work all the angles. Val: A pitcher of pink lemonade might be a necessary part of my cure...
In my county, we’re slowly easing towards shorter summers and more breaks throughout the year. The traditionalists whine, but it’s good for everyone. We have had plenty of time for a long trip this summer, my kids will go to camp, and they’ve also sat around at home. Another month of this, and my kids will be happy to go back to school. Plus we have an extra break in Oct and Feb now.