15 Reasons I'm Ecstatic That Summer Break Is Almost Over

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When Summer break began for my kids, I was all about giving them a fun, memorable few months. We went swimming practically every day, played endless games, and took trips to amusement parks and the beach on a weekly basis. It was great . . . for a while.

Now that we've entered the home stretch of the season, I've found myself slightly dreading the long, hot days with them. My fun mom status has officially turned into exhausted mom status, and I've over it. While swimming and sunshine were once appealing, now I'm all about finding peace and quiet. Fortunately for me, there's a light at the end of the tunnel, because school will be starting again soon, and to say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement! Keep reading for 15 reasons I can't wait to wave goodbye to Summer break.

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I Won't Be Asked For a Snack Every 10 Minutes
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I Won't Be Asked For a Snack Every 10 Minutes

Not even five minutes after breakfast, my kids are asking me for snacks. I'm now the queen of string cheese, which, believe it or not, is a title I never dreamed about achieving. When they go back to school, I don't have to hear about snacks every 10 minutes all day long, and it will be bliss.

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I Won't Find Random Capri Sun Straw Wrappers Anymore
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I Won't Find Random Capri Sun Straw Wrappers Anymore

I don't know what it is about these straw wrappers, but my kids have the hardest time remembering to put them in the garbage. I find these little wrappers everywhere, and I cannot wait to not see one for a while.

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I Won't Be Asked to Finish Anyone's Ice Cream
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I Won't Be Asked to Finish Anyone's Ice Cream

You've heard of the freshman 15, right? Well, when you're a mom, you have the Summer 16, where you're frequently forced to finish your child's ice cream because they're full and you don't want to waste money. But don't worry — your kid will be asking for a snack again in 3, 2, 1 . . .

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I Won't Have to Wash 1,000 Cups Every Day
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I Won't Have to Wash 1,000 Cups Every Day

My kids are horrible about remembering where they placed their cups of water, so every time they're thirsty, guess what? They grab a new cup out of the cupboard. It looks like Signs up in here!

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I Won't Be Covered in Sunscreen All the Time
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I Won't Be Covered in Sunscreen All the Time

In the Summer, my two kids are outside every day, which means I need to apply sunblock on two bodies every day, multiple times a day. That's a whole lot of lotion, and I'm done.

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I Won't Have to Wonder Why Things Are Wet
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I Won't Have to Wonder Why Things Are Wet

Speaking of water, "Why is this wet?" is a very common question I ask in my house during the Summer. And sometimes, I really regret asking it.

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I Won't Have to Hear My Kids Say "I'm Bored"
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I Won't Have to Hear My Kids Say "I'm Bored"

I'm so tired of my kids coming up to me and telling me they're bored, despite having a ton of fun things to do. It's not my job to entertain them 24/7! That's what nature, their toys, and Netflix are for.

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The Playground Slide Won't Be Too Hot Anymore
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The Playground Slide Won't Be Too Hot Anymore

When we do manage to make it to the park during the Summer, the playground equipment is almost always too hot to play on. When Fall finally gets here, the playground will provide them with hours of entertainment, which means some me time for Mom.

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I Won't Have to Pick Up Water Balloon Remains
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I Won't Have to Pick Up Water Balloon Remains

Although water balloons are a ton of fun to play with, they're also a pain to clean up. I break my back having to bend over and pick up all of that tiny colorful latex.

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I Won't Have to Hear "Watch This" 100 Times a Day
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I Won't Have to Hear "Watch This" 100 Times a Day

I love my kids, but seriously, when they tell me "Mommy, watch this" 100 times a day — and what they're doing isn't all that impressive — it makes me want to hide in my pantry with a vodka ice pop.

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I Won't Have to Wait in Long Lines
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I Won't Have to Wait in Long Lines

Lines for the best attractions at amusement parks are always long, but they are so much worse in the Summer. It's hot, so the kids are easily irritated, and a lot of the time, you have to hold your exhausted child in your sweaty arms. Good luck unsticking yourselves!

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I Won't Have to Hear Fireworks Anymore
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I Won't Have to Hear Fireworks Anymore

Apparently, my neighbors love to celebrate Independence Day all Summer long. I'm all for celebrating our freedom and rights, but my family and I also have the right to a good night's sleep.

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I Won't Have to Spend Hours Packing . . . and Packing and Packing
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I Won't Have to Spend Hours Packing . . . and Packing and Packing

The time it takes me to pack our beach bag and get out the door with my kids is longer than the time we actually spend at the beach. And God forbid I forget their favorite shovel!

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I Won't Have to Deal With Sand Anymore
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I Won't Have to Deal With Sand Anymore

Sand is like glitter — it gets everywhere. After we leave the beach, I really don't miss it since we've taken it with us. I find sand in our car, clothes, hair — and where the sun don't shine.

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I Won't Have to Deal With Summer Requirements
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I Won't Have to Deal With Summer Requirements

While I do understand why schools enforce Summer requirements, my kids would much rather go to the zoo than write a book report. They already hate doing homework during the school year, so having homework in the Summer is the absolute worst for them, which makes it extra awful for me.