Back-to-School Just Around the Corner

What the heck happened? The kids start up classes again in a few days and I feel like "last day of school" was just yesterday. The husband made a comment the other day, "Didn't we just start summer vacation? What the heck?" But reality is reality and we have to face facts. Back-to-school is just around the corner.

So, we've done enough wallying in denial and it was time to head out & do some back-to-school shopping. So we moseyed on over to our local discount department store to tackle their school supply list, 5th Grade & 7th Grade respectively.

Okay, let's get to shopping. 

The boys worked on their own lists.

They did really well--only asking for help every once in a while. I even went to the Women's section to peruse some clearance fashions. When I connected back with them, they had pretty much checked off a majority of their lists. This is getting easier and easier every year. Hooray!

Their lists have been conquered.

School supply shopping has worn me out.  And I pretty much just supervised! ☺

And we're done! Over and out!

Well, that's one major task crossed off the list. Now, I just have to get myself emotionally ready.

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And in keeping with the theme of back-to-school preparation,  here are some articles I've encountered that may be useful to some parents.

• Have This Conversation Before You Send Your Baby Back To School A great anti-bullying letter
• What to Do--and Not to Do--When Your Child Doesn't Like Her Teacher
• Why August Gives Us All the Feels Emotional calendar
• Watch a Clever Teacher Annoy The Back Row of Class To Teach All Students an Important Lesson.
• 25 Ways to Make a Difference This School Year