Reasons Why Summer Is The Worst

Alright, I know that many people just can't get on board with the fact that I hate summer. I didn't used to be this way. It wasn't until after I had kids that I switched from hating winter to hating summer. Why? I guess my hormones got screwed up. I went from dreading the cold, to dreading the heat.

What is it that I just can't stand?

1. Heat+Humidity.

If I walk outside and feel like I just got blasted in the face with the devil's oven or immediately feel like I'm in a tropical rain forest, you can just forget about it. I hear people talking about basking in the heat and I'm over here melting into a puddle on the sidewalk.

2. Sweat.

It's goes hand in hand with the heat. It's literally gotta be one of the grossest feelings in the world to me. The minute I start to sweat, I'm just done. I see people walking around looking completely comfortable in their jeans and HOODIES. Why are people walking around like this!? I saw a lady with a scarf the other day. A legit winter scarf. 

What do I look like? I'm the one walking around with a giant wet patch on the back of my shirt. (I laid down on the floor of a building at the state fair and left a puddle in the shape of me when I got up). The underside of my hair is soaked. Let's not forget all the other sweaty areas. Nothing like dealing with a soaking wet bra and underwear.

3. Bugs.

I am very attractive to the mosquito community every summer. They feast on my blood and leave me with welts the size of quarters. I just love getting dive bombed by wasps. Oh, and another favorite? Trying to eat while flies land in my food. Yum. There's just nothing better.

4. There's nothing cozy about it.

You know what I love? Snuggling up under a blanket with my fuzzy socks and a warm hoodie. If it's cold out you can layer. There's only so much you can strip off in the summer before making a whole lot of people very uncomfortable.

5. Crowds make the fun things not so fun.

I will do things because I want my kids to experience it and/or because it seems like a great idea when I plan it in the winter. My brain likes to trick me. "Summer isn't as bad as you remember!" "Maybe it'll be a nice cool day!" Next thing you know I'm planning zoo trips, park days, baseball games and more. Everything is crowded, so on top of the heat there's wall to wall people. Of course, I have fun, but not all the time. My favorite thing we did this summer was our weekly bowling trips...in the air conditioning!

6. You practically need an oven mitt to drive.

I just love climbing into a 130 degree car and burning my skin off trying to buckle my seat belt and drive with my hands actually on the wheel.

7. There's nothing after the 4th.

We celebrate our independence and then there's just nothing. Hobby Lobby starts busting out Fall items (insert Hallelujah Chorus) and the haters start to hate.

8. Reese's can't even think of a way to make summer better.

I mean, have you ever seen them come out with a summer shaped Reese's? No. There are hearts, Easter eggs, pumpkins and Christmas trees. 

9. It stinks.

Literally. Get in a crowded area and you're bound to walk through someone's B.O.

10. Shaving.

I wear shorts all summer, and can't stand feeling the hair on my legs, so I have to shave regularly. Winter time? Eh. Every few weeks will do. It's extra warmth.