Summertime Blues

In over 15 years as a Marine Corps wife I have met many women who have had spouses deployed at different times of year for different reasons. Can I just say, I would rather my husband not be gone during the summer? When FOUR kids are out of school, and we can go... NOWHERE??
Thanksgiving, ( which is also three b-days), no prob. Christmas, well who handles all of that anyway? Easter, snort. I can't remember the last time he was home for Easter. Twice in fifteen years?? Summer? Thats usually when he comes HOME. Summer break with two bored teens and two younger ones who can't get used to a " non" routine".... aaaaaaaaahhhhh! Someone help me!! I would rather be anywhere than here. First off, there is NOTHING for the older kids to do. Yes, I have exhausted my supply of ideas. Had them playing volleyball and just recently start to get interested in Jump Rope. There is no teen center within walking distance, and the pool is great.... most of the time. BUT then there is .... THOSE kids. They cuss, sass grown ups, hang out at the park being obnoxious. Spray paint, break in ... and it goes on and on. So us moms of the "good" kids are afraid to let our kids go out unsupervised because of the punks. I don't belive in stifiling my older ones freedom. But do NOT want them caught up in whatever the "other " kids are doing, even by remote assocaition. I am hoping a few moms are braver than I am, and take action against the "punks", while my kids are safely grounded indoors. No, I want my girls to be able to run around outside, walk around with their friends and go to the corner store. SO I have turned into spy mom and am keeping an eye on things. Any bordeom busters would be helpful here! Yeah, I would say I definately have a case of the summertime blues!