Every year, as winter fades away, I find myself dreaming of sunny days, tank tops, and flip flops. However, by August, I’m ready for a change. While summer has its moments, certain aspects can quickly become tiresome. If you’re feeling a bit wistful about the arrival of fall, here are some reasons I’m relieved that summer is almost over:
- Sunscreen Struggles: With three kids, applying sunscreen feels like a full-time job. Choosing the right type is another headache. The natural versions take forever to apply, making you wonder if you should find a second job just to afford them. Those chemical-laden sunscreens? You can’t help but question whether the sun or the product you just smeared on your child poses a greater risk in the long run.
- Endless Sand: I genuinely adore the beach, but the sand that comes home with us is another story. It clings to the car, infiltrates the house, and somehow ends up in our snacks. No matter how many times we wash our kids, they always seem to have a bit of sand in their hair.
- Mosquito Mayhem: Not everyone suffers from mosquito invasions, but for us Midwesterners, they are relentless. It’s tough to enjoy a summer evening when you’re constantly swatting away these bloodsucking nuisances, especially when they seem to laugh in the face of citronella candles.
- Bee Panic: Our kids have an irrational fear of bees, or even anything that resembles them, like houseflies! They’ve never been stung, but their panic is real. I did take down a wasp in our bathroom earlier this summer, so I guess I’m the queen of the household, at least for now.
- Injury Band-Aids: It’s amazing how clumsy kids can get during summer. From skinned knees to splinters and mosquito bites, I suspect Band-Aid companies earn a significant chunk of their profits in these warmer months. They certainly take a healthy bite out of my budget!
- Daylight Dilemmas: You’d think the shorter days would help, but our kids still argue that it’s not bedtime because “it’s still light out!” Summer evenings are filled with barbecues and activities that stretch into the night, making the struggle to get them to bed even harder.
- Foot Care Fatigue: At the start of summer, giving myself a pedicure feels fresh and fun. By late August, however, I’m more than ready to hide my feet away until spring returns.
- The Shaving Saga: The never-ending cycle of shaving can be exhausting. I’ve tried every method imaginable, yet I always revert to shaving. I’m not one of those ladies who can skip a day—unless it’s the colder months, when my husband is the only one who has to endure the consequences.
- Laundry Buildup: You’d think summer would mean less laundry due to smaller clothes, but it seems to multiply. Between swimming, playing outside, and rolling in the grass, the laundry piles grow larger, and I’m certain half of it consists of towels.
- Sweat: Sweat is the bane of my existence. While it’s somewhat acceptable during exercise, the oppressive heat makes it unbearable. Ideally, I think it should never exceed 75 degrees with low humidity—unless we’re at the beach, where a little heat is forgivable.
So, farewell, summer. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. But do consider visiting us again in February when we can sip hot chocolate and reminisce about your sweltering days—especially that time our air conditioner broke and the humidity soared. Ah, good times, indeed!
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Summary
In summary, while summer brings its own joys, the challenges often outweigh the fun by the end of the season. From sunscreen application to laundry, and injuries to insect bites, the transition to fall is a welcome relief for many parents.