The End of the Year

You can tell when summer is coming. My classmates are restless, teachers collect books, and my mom starts counting down the days before she can stop having to drive us to school. The heat outside increases daily, the sun shines brighter, and the classrooms seem hotter. Concentration is difficult in class. I'm antsy to be outside on my deck, lemonade in hand, sun tan lotion on my body. My priorities change. I study a little less for tests. My homework answers are shorter. I just want summer! My body is fully present at school each day, but my mind is wandering. It's wandering to the waves and the sand and the green grass. My mind is already tasting ice cream and sipping sweet, sweet tea. Just a few more weeks to go, and summer's here!