Sue wrote:

"Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message

I don't know about the kids, but *I* need the break
from their schooling! Mine got off the 22nd and have to go
back the 3rd, and I really want the full two week break we
usually get. I'm not ready for the rat race to start again.


I needed that extra time to get ready for Christmas ;o)

Since the girls are older now, I am not so involved in them getting ready
and out the door, so I wasn't feeling like I had to have a break. Our
district has so many days off that it is getting just ridiculous. Having
them off so long for Christmas just means that they fight more and get bored
more easily. The less time they have off means they are being kept occupied
and are with their friends and less chance to be bored, at least for my
kids. )

Yes, mine are getting on each other's nerves too, but isn't it nice to
have a break from middle school projects and homework? :-)

Lesley