Last week we had a Fall break. You know back in the day we didn’t have all those extra breaks. It was school….thanksgiving weekend, break for the holidays, and spring break. That’s it! These days it’s Fall Break, A week for Thanksgiving, 2 weeks for holiday, Winter Break and Spring break….team tew much. I didn’t go anywhere last week for the break. My mind needed a rest homework and my business stresses me out so I needed a week to not have to do anything! So I wanted to break down our Fall break week and what did.
Our Fall Break Week
We started that Monday off with a trip to BJ Reese Farm in the upper part of GA. My girls called me to go and I was sleeping so I missed the apple picking but I did get some apple goodies and we got out of the house. I didn’t mind the drive as we didn’t have anything to do that morning but that evening we went to the Winky Lux pop up store at Lennox Mall and had a blast. My daughter was in her element because she was loving the makeup and stuff
On Tuesday my son had his white belt ceremony. He is in Jiu-Jitsu. I put him in so that he can be a little focused and for some exercise. I think martial arts is good for kids to get into. He hates it but I love it!
I’m so proud of him for getting his White belt
Wed I chilled and had a non-crank day!
I also worked on my t-shirt business Sweetgrass Roots. I added a new shirt and worked on some photoshoots for it.
The storm Micheal came into town so it was raining Wed evening and Thursday but we made it to dance and then Friday an eye doctor appt.
We also went to the Escape The Room here in Atlanta. That was interesting……I will do a separate post on that.
Just like that, the week was over and it was time to turn my alarms back on. Isn’t it funny how the time goes so slow when the kids are in school but fast when they are out? I took the week to really relax. We could have gone out of town but I needed to just relax my mind. The kids have been stressed at school, I have been stressed being a single parent, and I needed a break from work. That’s our week in a nutshell.
Do your kids have a lot of breaks? Do you go out of town for every break?
33 Comments
Amber Myers
October 15, 2018 at 12:25 pmIt sounds and looks like you guys had a great fall break! We really don’t get one in Texas. I mean, we do get a few days the week of Thanksgiving, but not a whole week.
I want to try the Escape Room with my family! We’d probably bicker the whole time though.
Karen
October 15, 2018 at 12:26 pmSpring break is the big one around here. It’s the perfect time to head out of town on a little adventure.
Candy
October 15, 2018 at 12:34 pmWe didn’t go out of town but our kids didn’t get breaks like they do now. Know my daughter her family can’t afford to go somewhere all the time.
Alli Smith
October 15, 2018 at 12:43 pmBack in the day we didn’t start school at the beginning of August and have all those breaks either. I was visiting my dad in south GA when the hurricane hit last week. Oh, my. I survived the eye of the hurricane which was a cat 3 when it hit. My dad lost several huge pecan trees and we were without power and water for days. Good thing we stocked up before it hit.
Olena
October 15, 2018 at 1:35 pmYes I agree school breaks or nothing like they were back in the day these Davis break for everything and then these kids have these extra School planting days thrown in between. It was nice you got a little break from the norm. I would have enjoyed the pop-up shop as well and can congrats to your son on getting a new belt. Honestly, here over at my house when there is a week off we don’t really go anywhere and we for sure don’t get out of town but maybe one day.
Stacie
October 15, 2018 at 1:45 pmFun fall break! Kids get so many days off I agree. Wait, did you do an escape room? Girl, I can’t wait to read how that went!
Pam
October 15, 2018 at 2:32 pmCongratulations to your son on his white belt. I agree about the spring break. We only had a few days off and now there are so many!
Glenda Cates
October 15, 2018 at 2:32 pmSounds like you had a wonderful Vacation and what a pretty daughter and handsome son you have. Congrats to him on his White Belt. I wish my son would take those classes. As for the T Shirt business I can’t wait to hear more about it and the Escape Room as well.
Jeanette
October 15, 2018 at 3:01 pmWe have not had fall break yet. I am not quite sure what we are going to do yet but I want to do something with my kiddo. Ashley just hang out in town and find some fun place to go. It looks like you guys had a great time.
robin rue
October 15, 2018 at 3:37 pmI can’t believe you get a fall break. We get a week at Christmas, a week in February and week in April. That’s it.
Terri Steffes
October 15, 2018 at 3:47 pmOoo, I had forgotten about fall break. I need to add that into my own schedule. Create my own fall break!
Tanay
October 15, 2018 at 3:59 pmListen… ALL THE BREAKS.. okay?! I’m always like no school again?!?! I wasn’t even in school that long ago I have clear memories of not having this many breaks! I’m glad you guys got some rest and still enjoyed the week off. Winky Lux looks like it was in I saw a few other people post about it.
Tasheena
October 15, 2018 at 5:48 pmThis looks like the ultimate fall break. It looks like they had a lot of fun. I wish we had fall breaks.
Sarah Bailey
October 15, 2018 at 7:30 pmWow what an awesome fall break week you had! You really managed to pack so much into it! We haven’t reach autumn half term yet – but I’ve seen so many people starting to plan it all out already.
Janelle M
October 15, 2018 at 9:51 pmThis is so lovely. Happy to see your beautiful bear cubs out-and-about enjoying the day and your son having his curriculum activites. This is what I LOVE!!! Keeps the kids busy. I love your t-shirt line. I am going to check out your shirt business now.
Kathy
October 16, 2018 at 12:03 pmLooks like you guys had a lot of fun. My daughters usually get long breaks during the holidays and that’s about it. They are lucky this year because they actually get a week off for spring break. It worked out perfect since we’re going on vacation then.
Amee
October 16, 2018 at 2:20 pmCongratulations to your son! We love fall break as well and our family loves to explore our local places and do sports camps!
Catalina
October 16, 2018 at 2:25 pmIt seems that you had fun for this fall break. We will have our fall break next week! I can’t wait to go to Disneyland!
Jenni
October 16, 2018 at 3:07 pmThe kids here don’t get a week for fall break. Typically, they get a Thursday and Friday off in Oct. This year they only get a random Monday. Then, they get Election Day and the Monday before it. I’ll be working so we don’t have any plans.
Toiia
October 16, 2018 at 3:58 pmIt seems like you guys had an awesome Fall break, with so much fun and super cool family time!
Marliceia
October 16, 2018 at 4:34 pmI sure wish I had a fall break. I need time to take on a new adventure and work on some business aspects. You made excellent use of your break. Can’t wait to hear about Escape The Room.
rika
October 16, 2018 at 5:29 pmSounds like you have a wonderful fall break! We have a big trip coming up soon in February, so we would just wait till then.
Mimi Green
October 16, 2018 at 7:53 pmOur kids only get a Winter Break and Spring Break, those are usually are 7 to 9 days off. They get three days for Thanksgiving, Wed., Thurs. & Fri. that is it and I am fine with that.
We don’t always go out of town for their breaks.
Leslie
October 16, 2018 at 9:28 pmHow fun! We don’t always go out of town because there are creative ways to enjoy yourselves right here. We had an unexpected break due to Hurricane Michael. The kids were out Thurs/Fri add the weekend to that and she basically had a mini vacation.
Joyce Brewer
October 17, 2018 at 12:45 amWe didn’t go out of town for Fall Break either. At first, I thought the week would creep along. But it went rather fast. Our son went to a drop-in art class one day which switched things up a bit.
RoGina
October 17, 2018 at 1:00 amWe don’t have lots of breaks, but I wish we did. It would give me more time to spend with my kids. My oldest isn’t out until Thanksgiving.
Kim
October 17, 2018 at 1:49 amWait, fall break already? I guess that’s about right because you guys began about a month earlier than us. Your kids had an eventful fall break though.
Bethel E
October 17, 2018 at 2:26 amLoving your sweetgrass roots line, so chic! Also, will be checking your escape room post soon! 🙂 – http://www.travelberries.com
Jonna
October 17, 2018 at 2:47 amI’ve never heard of Fall break. I wonder do the schools where i live have this.
Victoria
October 17, 2018 at 3:25 pmWe don’t have Fall break up here and honestly, I’m glad. Between hurricane season, the school breaks, and snow storms the kids are already out of school way too much in my opinion.
Jona Shares
October 17, 2018 at 4:12 pmWow, that’s good to hear. Congratulations on having the white belt! Since fall break is here, for sure there will be many bonding activities too.
Kiwi
October 17, 2018 at 9:34 pmYay you went to Winky Lux and took you daughter. I went and was like a big kid myself!
Tiffany Haywood
October 21, 2018 at 3:40 pmYou guys had such a fun break! I try to plan for our breaks too – bored kiddies just drive me nuts. So the busier they stay the better for me 🙂