10 Signs That My Kids Are Back from College for the Summer

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As the school year winds down, I can always tell when my kids return home from college for the summer. It’s like flipping a switch—suddenly, our house is transformed. Here are ten unmistakable signs that my twentysomethings have settled back in:

1. Breakfast at Odd Hours: I find myself whipping up pancakes and omelets at 11 a.m. Who cares that I served breakfast to their younger siblings hours ago? The college kids need their beauty sleep, and I’m happy to oblige.
2. Water Bottle Shortage: I can’t keep water bottles stocked. It’s as if my kids are training for a hydration marathon, guzzling through the cases I buy at Trader Joe’s faster than I can restock. Is there a hidden connection between young adults and extreme thirst?
3. Laundry Mountain: The laundry pile grows rapidly, particularly when my college-age kids decide that washing clothes is a competitive sport. Any clean or dirty laundry gets tossed onto the floor. The real contest? Who can leave their clothes in the dryer the longest.
4. Driveway Parking Wars: Forget about parking in my own driveway! You’d think that since I pay the bills and recently had it repaved, I’d claim that prime spot. Instead, I find myself navigating a gauntlet of my kids’ cars, and I’m always on the losing side.
5. Mystery Dishes: The sink is perpetually filled with “It wasn’t me’s” dirty dishes. Not only do I find their plates, but also a random assortment of forks and mugs. Apparently, loading their own glass into the dishwasher is just too much effort.
6. Wallet Drain: Cash disappears faster than I can earn it. “You need gas? Here’s $20.” “Your eyes are itchy? Take $10 for drops.” My wallet suddenly feels like a black hole, and I often find myself asking, “Wait, where did my $50 go?”
7. Dishwasher Overflow: The dishwasher is filled to capacity by noon. After breakfast and morning snacks, there’s no room left for dinner plates. See points 1 and 5 for context on the culinary chaos.
8. Environmental Footprint: With two adults back in the house, our carbon footprint is massive. We’re consuming K-cups and plastic water bottles like they’re going out of style. #sorryplanetearth
9. Hot Car Adventures: I find myself driving around in my non-air-conditioned car when temps hit 90 degrees. I own three vehicles, two of which have AC. Yet, I’m stuck in my duct-taped ride, hair blowing in the hot wind. Who made the rules around here?
10. Lights and Noise Everywhere: The lights are always on, the TV is constantly blaring, and doors are wide open. “It wasn’t me” strikes again, keeping our home feeling like a bustling community center.

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In summary, the summer arrival of my college kids transforms our household into a lively, albeit chaotic, hub. From late breakfast rituals to endless laundry and the mysterious disappearance of cash, the signs are clear: they’re back, and life will never be the same during these sunny months.