On "Spring Break"

    It's "Spring Break" here in Overland Park. "Spring Break" could bring to mind a picture of happy children playing outdoors in short sleeves with sunshine. If you're a parent, you know that "Spring Break" is actually code for the third Winter Break in so many months. First, there is Winter Break 1, which is a full three weeks between December 15th and January 4th. Then, there is Winter Break 2, formally scheduled for February 16th - February 20th, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it is actually most of February. February features multiple school closings compliments of "hazardous road conditions from overnight snow" and chance encounters with the disease du jour. It should be noted that overnight snow never exceeded 2 inches and melted by 9 AM. It's enough to shut schools down for an entire day. Then add in multiple battles with this year's (very aggressive) Norovirus causing "squirty toots" for one family member (who shall remain anonymous), and I think you get the idea.  

    This brings us to "Spring Break."  For the record, the first official day of Spring 2023 is Monday, March 20th, the day my girls will be returning to school from "Spring Break."  For the record, the high for this upcoming Saturday, March 18th, is estimated to be a very brisk 31 degrees. For the record, the tulips and daffodils aren't even blooming, telling the truth about things. For the record, "Spring Break" is actually Winter Break 3.