Have no fear, the end of school is near....

Tis the week before school's out and all through the house,

Bedtimes are slipping and Mom is a grouch.

6:30 comes earlier each morning it seems;

It's hard to wake Junior who's have a dream

Of baseball and swimming and summer vacation.

He drags out of bed with less than elation.

School lunches are boring to eat AND prepare;

How many more days of "I have nothing to wear!"

Breakfast is hurried - lunches forgotten!

"You didn't brush your teeth! They're sure to get rotten!"

Mealtime is becoming more and more crazy

And Mom is getting more and more lazy.

It's too hot for cooking - you've got a game tonight!

Grab a quick hot dog and leave on a light!

"WHAT? YOU'VE GOT HOMEWORK? WHY DIDN'T YOU DO IT?

Bring your books in the car - you'd better get to it!

Oh no, extra innings! No time for a shower!

When we get home dust yourself with some powder!"

It's finally ten o'clock and all is well-

"Mom! I forgot to read!" comes a blood-curling yell.

You must check my math and my report that is due!"

(When they commit me can I have a room with a view?

There's no time for resting for there's Field Day to get through,

Awards Night, a Field Trip and the Bike Rodeo, too."

When finally that infamous day does arrive

The last bell rings and we all have survived.

No more hectic mornings nor hours in the car,

Just baseball games and picnics under the stars.

Tis the second week of summer and all through the house

The clutter is mounting and Mom is a grouch!

While teachers are basking out by the pool,

Mom's marking the calendar til the first day of school!