School's Out!

Tomorrow marks the start of the 1-month school holiday. It was easier when the boys were younger. I’d pack them away to zoo camps, explorer camps and art camps. We’d go on a trip to kid-friendly places for a week or so. Before you know it, their fun-filled holiday is over.

Now that they’re older, it’s increasingly difficult to make any plans. They’ve outgrown these fun camps. “Please don’t send us to any more of those silly camps.” they implored. “We don’t want any of those lame coach holidays either.”

I start asking them for suggestions months ahead. “Why are you asking us now? It’s not even near our holidays yet?” The holidays looms ahead and we haven’t made any firm plans. I played the elimination game.
“How about Italy?”
No, too far.
“Or Turkey?”
No way!
“Thailand?”
Don’t like.

Finally, it’s back to Club Med at Bintan with my best friend and her kids. Four days of lounging by the pool, eating and chilling out with friends.

Turns out to be a blessing actually. They came home with a timetable marked with school camps and extra lessons. Looks like they’re going to be pretty occupied already.