I’m an adult last I checked. A 41 year old woman with a home, three boys, and a fantastic husband.
And yet, when summer begins for my boys there is a moment when I am struck with a desire to kick up my heels and join my boys as they celebrate the end of work the end of structure the end of doing all the things.
Secretly I’m with them. Screens all day! Play whatever I want, whenever I want. Eat all the KitKats and Crunch bars and ice cream with pretzels.
Who’s with me???
But there is a reason no one followed Bluto in Animal House.
Shh. Don’t tell my boys yet, but there will be work there will be structure and there will be a balance of different kinds of foods (though maybe more heavy on the sweeter side of things).
Even in summer, perhaps especially in summer, there is value in work so we can enjoy the sunshine and warmth even more. There is value in doing all the things when we can kick up our feet in the knowledge we have earned this reprieve. There is value in purpose, dedication, and commitment.
But tonight, I will give them their moment. I will take it too.
Summer has begun, we’re free!!!!
Embracing Next 