May 02 2008
Spring Fever
Despite the fact that I woke up to 2 inches of snow yesterday morning, I have a serious case of spring fever. The snow all melted and the sun is back out and shining today and warmer weather is sure to be here soon. The crazy part about there being snow yesterday, is that it was 70˚F the day before. Crazy weather to be sure!
The problem with sunny weather and spring fever is that when you work and school at home, you just want to take the day off and play. It is perhaps just a little more difficult to go to work or school when the backyard is calling your name. When you are the boss, or teacher, you also feel guilty when you call in sick.
I think it may have been just a little easier to deal with spring fever when I worked outside of the home and the boy went to the brick and mortar school. In fact, I am sure of it. We didn’t have to deal with the beagle who wants us to go outside and play with him all day long.
I think I am going to have to find some school lessons to do outside so we are still making progress in school. I’m not sure how to deal with it when it comes to my work, however. I guess I am just going to have to be the mean boss and make myself work. Perhaps I can schedule short breaks as a reward for my hard work.
What do you think? How have you overcome the effects of spring fever while working and schooling at home?
Photo by: Brenda Emmett
2 Responses to “Spring Fever”
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Balance is definitely the key here. Create some school lessons outside and giving yourself breaks as rewards sound like a perfect balance to me.
If it’s just a matter of enjoying fresh air too, you can both work outside at the patio table and enjoy the fresh air.
I can’t wait to work outside when the lilac bush in my back yard blooms!!!!
Great ideas, Dana!
Oh, you have a lilac bush? I am so jealous! I LOVE the smell of lilacs and how pretty they are. We had several lilac bushes when I was growing up and I remember picking the flowers and making bouquets for the kitchen table.