I absolutely despise summer. I hate everything about it. You are not alone.

Anonymous wrote:I hate the cold. So depressing. Try to get out from 7:00-9:00pm. Perfect weather.

In the summer, it’s hot and disgusting from 7-9PM.

I posted this because at this time of year it’s just shoved down my throat: photos upon photos of popsicle streaked children with “summer FINALLY!” as the caption.

Meanwhile my son today literally bemoaned “when will it be winter again?”

My children are very fair and get sick in the heat. It’s really hard although I do try to make summer fun for them! They hate the heat.

Don’t like:
Mosquitoes ALL day!
Humidity
Feeling the need to change/shower constantly

Like:
longer evenings


Agree with poster that water pool access is key with kids.

Anonymous wrote:I hate summer. I hate the heat and humidity. I start dreading it around now and literally count the days until that first crisp autumn breeze.

I’m so glad I’m not alone!

Anonymous wrote:I HATE SUMMER. I always have. I truly do not understand the appeal, and as an adult with kids, I hate it even more.

It's hot. Like, in the winter, you can put ON a jacket. And it really doesn't get that cold here. But in summer? There is no relief.

You need sunscreen, bug spray, and hats, plus water EVERY time you leave. Winter...? Just leave the house.

THE BUGS

If you have kids who overheat...? Forget it. You're stuck inside.

Anyone else HATE summer?

Don't try to change my mind.

Move. I hate whining about things over which we have no control. Be thankful for air condtioning in your house, car, office, and stores. You are probably only outside five minutes a day!

Anonymous wrote:I love that it gets dark at 8pm. I hated earlier this year when it got dark at 4:30 pm. Just felt like I was in a dark gloom and trapped.

OP here and ok I like that aspect of summer.

I Looooove summer! Best season!

I used to love it as a kid. Not so much as an adult. I hate summer clothes and swim suits. I never feel comfortable in anything. Summer sucks for aging bodies.

I hate the cold. So depressing. Try to get out from 7:00-9:00pm. Perfect weather.

Anonymous wrote:Peaches and cherries are the only good things about summer.

+1. And good watermelon.

Yes. Months of unrelenting heat can die in a fire. Give me crisp fall or cozy winter any day.

Anonymous wrote:YES. I am with you 100%.

I loved living in Central Europe where a beastly hot day was 85 degrees.

I don’t know what you are talking about. I live in the middle of Europe and we have crushing heat waves, which are becoming more frequent. This past week was already 26+ degrees. Our buildings were designed for a cooler climate than what we now have with the kind of heatwaves that didn’t happen when our houses were originally built as well.

I love summer!

While I admittedly struggle with the heat and humidity, I simply crank up the a/c and seek out the shade. I love sitting in a comfy chair under a tree or umbrella. I love fireflies at night. Summer nights are the best!

My kids love the neighborhood pool.

We love the beach…any beach.

We love summer day trips. Getting ice cream.

We love not having a stressful morning routine for school dropoffs.

We are preparing to send our oldest off to college in mid-August, so I fear this is our last normal summer as a family. Sigh. Enjoy every summer moment together while you can.

Hate the humidity and the bugs. The heat actually doesn't bother me as much, but it's so freaking humid and gross and you step outside and just feel wet.