Kids.

The places that I visit

So peaceful quiet and calm,

Are usually so restful

Acting like a balm

They've suddenly become so busy.

The noise is bad as well.

Where once they were a haven,

Have now become a hell.

I think I know what the cause is,

But don''t want to seem too cruel.

Just between you and me,

I'll be glad when they're back at school.

[sassy59]

Brace yourself Don, the 6 week summer break will be here before you know it. Xxx

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

I enjoy children in their own environment, in the park, on the beach, enjoying themselves. They weren't designed for supermarket use

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

Me neither lol. Xx 😘😂

[pegbl]

Ha ha could agree with you more 🤼‍♀️ ⛹️ 🤾‍♂️ 🤸‍♂️ 🏂 Phew !!! Lol😂

[pegbl in reply to pegbl]

Couldnt

[mrsmummy]

Too true but look on the bright side, the roads are not as congested due to school runs.

[Hidden in reply to mrsmummy]

That is a very good point. Areas around schools become 'no go' areas.

[Ergendl in reply to mrsmummy]

True, but now the M6 and the A55 near us are chock-a-block with holidaymakers instead.

[moogle]

Well, I'm glad they are off. Just got my next CT Scan appointment and if it was termtime, I would be going home on a 30 minute plus bus ride with a bus full of noisy pupils.

[helenlw7]

I was a primary teacher for nearly forty years and loved the school holidays. Now I seem to becoming a recluse when the children are off! Even a simple task like doing the weekly supermarket shop, never a job I enjoy, becomes a totally different experience when doing it with parents who think it’s ok for them children to race each other up and down the aisles! I think I’m turning into a grumpy old woman!!!

[MoyB]

On a positive note, we went out for a meal on Friday and were put on a table next to a family with two children aged about seven. I dreaded it! However, they were the best behaved kids I have ever seen and it did my heart good to see them eat their meals nicely and quietly and then do some colouring. They left - and then the next family arrived with a two year old. Say no more! We left shortly after. Ha! Ha! What is it they say? I love children but couldn't eat a whole one! xx Moy