SP12 Question of the Week #2

As a kid, what did you look forward to most about summer vacation?

I looked forward to days full of possibility...so much fun could happen on any day.

When I was a kid I loved summer vacation! The days seemed endless when school was not in session. My parents were teachers so they were on vacation too. Other than dinner, there was no structure to the days and I could do whatever I wanted. When I was young I remember playing outside with neighborhood kids. I remember riding my bike to friends’ houses, swimming lessons, lemonade with lunch.

When I was older, I remember watching soap operas with friends. A favorite was “General Hospital”. Remember Luke and Laura?

I’ve always read a lot and I stayed cool by reading lots of books in the basement. I read so much through the years, everything from most of the Nancy Drew books in elementary school to Stephen King in high school.

As a kid, those three months of summer seemed like they’d last forever. I miss the freedom of that.