I really think the kids need that time to decompress and just be kids. The teachers need it too, because the job is ridiculously draining throughout the year. We need a few weeks of that summer vacation time to prep, programe, get resources together, etc for the new school year which we do not get to do when we have contact with students all throught the year. However, there needs to be a much better structure of holiday programmes for kids so adults can get their work done. And these vacation care programmes can be expensive so more subsidies might help as well as more availability.
Oh Kelly, Yes! I had hyperemesis gravidarum (the one were you excessively vomit all the time) and had never felt so sick. I was in and out of hospital for rehydration and I felt sick ALL THE TIME!! The anti nausea medicine gave me the worst constipation and I had to use enemas and suppositories all pregnancy. I couldn't sleep. I had headaches. My depression and anxiety were dreadful. I was constantly begging my husband to find the dead, rotting, thing in our house smelling so bad. I swear I looked green all the time. My fairy cake felt like someone had kicked it repeatedly. I wished someone had been honest about how rough pregnancy could be. Lots of love to you xoxoxo
So beautifully written love. Made me cry and I am not a crier either. My word, you are a beautiful soul. Lots of love xoxoxoo