va·ca·tion[vey-key-shuhn, vuh-] noun a period of suspension of
work, study, or other activity,usually used for rest,
recreation, or travel; recess or holiday: Schoolchildren are on
vacation now. Kids: Why are you at the bus stop, Mommy? Dad: Are
you enjoying your summer reading, guys? Minimus: We just got out
of school yesterday, Dad. Dad: Well, it's never too early to get
started on it. Maximus: We couldn't go to the bookstore to get
our books because Mommy took us to the Minimus: See? I told you
he'd ask about The Lists already. Maximus: But it's just the
first week of summer vacation! Dad: If you don't have a plan,
then before you know it the summer will be over and you won't
have anything to show for it. Kids: We tried to write our lists
but they got wet when Mommy took us to the pool. Dad: Have you
been working on your college essay, Minimus? Minimus: Dad, I'm
11. Dad: That doesn't mean you can't be thinking of some themes.
Minimus: I suppose I could work on it at the pool. Dad: How are
your summer activ