It's Back, And Better Than Ever
Ladies and Gentlemen... school. has. started.
*insert the roar of an enthusiastic crowd*
Because I'm a slacker, I actually wrote up a morning schedule to keep us all on track. It goes a little something like this:
6:30 wake up
6:45 breakfast
7:00 get dressed
7:15 brush hair and teeth
7:25 pack lunches
7:45 walk out the door
Now, I suppose normal families don't need a freakin' schedule for these things, but I am always running late. And this way, my children, who have developed into quite the little bossy britches over the summer, can keep things moving.
Take driving, for example. My oldest is all about the speed limit. She is a stickler for The Law. I am glad, and will be sure to remind her when she is 16. Also, I'm going to stop making rules and suggestions, and just bust out some Law around here.
Anyway, back to the schedule...it totally worked this morning. Let's not declare a victory until I actually manage for a few weeks, but I'm feeling pretty darn smart right about now.
After forcing the children to pose by the tree (must check and see if Mindy did the same pose today) I loaded the smallest Circus child into the stroller and leashed the dog for the walk to school. We met up with our friends and had a great walk to the campus.
After kisses and quick photos at the classrooms, (I had to surpress the urge to high five the teachers) I did some wild spinning and laller lallering around the campus. Then I lined up all the other parents and ran back and forth while they did the wave. I popped into the multi-purpose room to look at the sobbing kindergarten parents and see if I could conjure a similar emotion. Nope! And then I finished with some Riverdancing in the parking lot.
So, yeah... another school year has begun, and I'm pretty excited. For the kids, of course. It's all about the kids.
Comments
Yay for new school clothes, freshly sharpened pencils, and the promise of autumn! (P.S. I hate it when my kids harass me about the speed limit. Party Poopers.)
Posted by: Sheryl | August 16, 2006 11:09 AM
you crack me up.
Posted by: the womom | August 16, 2006 12:38 PM
I am totally stealing your schedule when my kid starts school next week. :) OMG, I just realized that I'm never going to get to sleep in again.
Posted by: Lisa H | August 16, 2006 12:59 PM
All about the kids, eh? I've said that before too!
Posted by: molly | August 16, 2006 1:04 PM
High Five! I was so excited when mine went back that I forgot to take first day of school pictures, oops!
Posted by: Sarah | August 16, 2006 1:36 PM
Have I told you lately that your kids are freaking gorgeous? Because they are.
Congratulations on making it through the summer!
Posted by: Meghan | August 16, 2006 1:50 PM
At our grade school in Indianapolis, when the busses pulled away on the last day before summer break, the teachers did a kick line. I always feel like doing that when the bus pulls away at the start of the school year.
Posted by: Carol | August 16, 2006 2:25 PM
oh my gosh!! august 16th?
my kids don't start until after labor day!
Posted by: ali | August 16, 2006 2:47 PM
Posts like these make me rethink the whole homeschooling thing... hmmm.
Posted by: Elaine | August 16, 2006 4:45 PM
Mimosas all around! Yeah for back to school!
Posted by: Jenn | August 16, 2006 7:53 PM
The never-ending selfless love of a mother can have no counterfeit. I am so glad that you are so happy for them and I wish you a riverdancing good time this whole year.
Posted by: Kathryn, dym | August 16, 2006 9:06 PM
20 days and counting for summer break to end at my casa. i'm soooo very jealous of you.
Posted by: crazedparent | August 16, 2006 10:36 PM
Did your littlest one start school, too? Because my 3 y/o doesn't start preschool till after Labor Day. The other two started Monday so Bug is PISSED!
Also...can you teach me to Riverdance?
Posted by: buffi | August 16, 2006 10:43 PM
My Dad always says that it takes 3 weeks to make a habit and quadruple that to kick one... especially if it's bad.
I'm good about starting "good habits" which then slide into the abyss of "bad".
Good luck. :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | August 17, 2006 2:37 AM
That's it - you have killed me this time.
Posted by: Lisa Stone | August 17, 2006 9:24 AM
Mine don't start until next Wednesday! That's right! And they don't have camp anymore! They'll be home with me! Some more!
*sits in corner, rocking back and forth*
Posted by: Mindy | August 17, 2006 10:24 AM
You are so hilarious!! I too am counting down the days to the chagrin of my son. Sept 6 is not here fast enough!
Posted by: Waya | August 17, 2006 1:11 PM
Oh my heck...I've gots to get me that cutie pie red dress your girlie is wearing.
Congratulations and enjoy the solitude. You should pose yourself by the tree with a big ol' honkin' daiquiri and a sombrero. And balloons.
Posted by: Kristi | August 17, 2006 2:45 PM
Yep, I'm right there with ya! My oldest started back to school yesterday, my 2 younger kiddos went back today. Hallelujah!!!!! My next door neighbor cried as her oldest got on the bus for the first time (he has always attended private school up until now), but the rest of the parents at the bus stop were laughing, clapping, dancing, hugging...it was great!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 17, 2006 3:34 PM
wow- you got the kids to pose, and they all look so cute. I will be trying that next week. Three out of four start on Monday. I am ready to send them off, just not ready to be up and put so early.
Posted by: Pamela Hornik | August 17, 2006 9:37 PM
This is an entry for your classics. Most definitely.
Also? I have 3 weeks to go still. I'm green with envy.
Posted by: Karen Rani | August 17, 2006 9:58 PM
Have a wonderful school year. And good luck with that schedule.
Cas
What happened to summer this year?
Posted by: cassie-b | August 18, 2006 6:45 AM
Counting down the days still . . .
I told my husband what I am really looking forward to is a year from now when I have TWO of my knuckleheads in school and just one at home - another FOUR until they are all boarding the big yellow bus. I have no idea what quiet is or what a lazy cup of coffee tastes like, but I'm holding out!
PS - what a cute red dress! (of course your munchkins are adorable too!)
Posted by: Melissa | August 18, 2006 7:36 AM
All three of my daughters began school on Monday. So what did I do with all my incredibly free time? I STARTED SCHOOL AS WELL!
Still, I get Fridays off and they don't. Nyah-nyah!! Today, I have ALL DAMN DAY to do whatever I would like to. Have breakfast at 9AM? Yes. Have an 'adult beverage' before noon? You betcha! Whay, you ask? Just because I can, THAT'S WHY!
Posted by: Erin (erin-erin-bo-berin) | August 18, 2006 11:29 AM
Yippie for all of you!!!! (and they are just gorgeous children)
Posted by: Lin | August 18, 2006 9:24 PM
mmm...school. School starts in about...32 hours. Not that I'm counting. ;)
I have that exact same picture of my kids in front of our tree. It's a good first day of school picture spot.
Oh, and I make schedules like that. I made my kids start going to sleep at a normal time again about a week ago, and now I'm worried that I'll forget to set my alarm. I sometimes think my (almost) ten-year-old is more responsible for us getting out the door on time.
I like your blog - I'll be sure to come back by!
Posted by: melissa | August 20, 2006 11:12 PM
Normal families DO need schedules to keep them on track. In fact, ever watch Super Nanny? That's one of the first things she does when helping someone! :)
Wish school was starting around here, but preschool doesn't start until September 11, and DH goes back to his school (leaving me alone with all five of them) tomorrow. AAAaaack!
Posted by: Rachel | August 22, 2006 12:31 PM