"So.... you excited about getting back to school?"  We hear this question a lot around this time of year.  And my answer?  "Well, we never really stopped school.  We go year - round."   "Really?" comes the concerned reply....

Why does this seem to bother people? It's as if we have some dusty old lab (all black and grey, of course), chains around the kids' ankles attaching them permanently to their desks and no trespassing signs posted all over our property.  We're not Waco, people, just because we find it more convenient to learn all year long, rather than giving our brains a three month vacation. 

We have a great schedule.  It fits us perfectly.  We travel for a week at a time ever couple months.  We're off on holidays and most Fridays.  And we have plenty of time to schedule in our favorite outings like the zoo and numerous museums in the area.  We have a GREAT schedule. 

Now I'm sure for some people the brain hiatus is a welcomed event every year but for us... it just doesn't work.  I have no problem with you sleeping for three months straight, going to the pool everyday or globe-trotting the summer away.  Have at it!  But please don't look at me like I've just shaved my head and am about to drink the kool-aid when I tell you that we don't stop learning for the warm weather.  Just smile and say "that's nice"..... cause if you can't say something nice.... ah well, just come sit next to me then.