School's out for the Summer!

Honestly, I really dread school being out. Don't get me wrong. I love my kids. I just don't love the messes, the fights and the whininess. You know what I mean..."mom, I'm bored!" "he's touching me" "I don't want to play outside! It's too hot!" "I hate chores, none of my friends have to do chores!" I've heard it all in my 11+ years of parenting. I'm such a better mom when I have a break! That is why I send them to school instead of homeschooling. I'm not afraid to admit it! However, I do love the casualness of summer with no deadlines and no last minute trips to the store to buy something needed for the next day at school. I decided to embrace this summer instead of dreading it. I'm going to go into full force and I'm going to love it! At the last minute I threw together a little "welcome summer" ice cream/water party. I am so thankful for my friends that came and I hope they come often to help keep me sane! Please...help keep me sane!?!?!?