Back to School Prep Tips

Back to School Prep Tips

Aug 9, 2019 | Family, Lessons, Organization

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Summer draws to a close much to our chagrin. I suppose some may be overjoyed to send their tiny destroyers back to school. 

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For me, it’s bittersweet.

While the fighting drives me batty, I miss having them surrounding me, the flexibility of having the option to stop my day and go for a treat, and not having to be the chauffeur all week numerous times a day.

The oldest will be in 4th grade this year. I’m a bit in denial that the middle one starts Kindergarten next year, but was grateful to get a list of items that I could nearly count on one hand. Hooray! We knocked out his list in two shopping trips (added spontaneously to a grocery run). (more…)

6 Staples for the Back to School Grind

6 Staples for the Back to School Grind

Aug 3, 2018 | Family

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“Back to life, back to reality.”

That’s my sentiment when it comes to my oldest (and soon my middle) child going back to school. Summer becomes a short stint that feels like a flash of fantasy life. Sleeping in, doing activities on our own time, eating at random times… Basically, controlled chaos.

Now, in a couple weeks, we will be pretty regimented again. Activities like dance and swimming will be on schedules, up early to get the big off to school on time (taking him and picking him up), dinner early enough to have a decent bedtime. Our days seem to fly by thanks to the hustle and grind, but I cherish the moments anyway. Even when I feel I’m going crazy. So, we try to prepare. (more…)