excited for school

Where has the summer gone? We've been so busy I didn't even have time to blog about it. LOL

And now we are preparing for the start of school. Gone are the days we can stay up late and sleep in. Gone are the days of doing things on our own schedule and when we feel like it. We will no longer be free to travel when we want, or to visit tourist attractions when they are practically empty. We can no longer wait for all the school supplies to be drastically reduced in price. We can no longer do school in our pjs or comfy sweats (unless they are fashionable). The kids can no longer eat when they are hungry, they will be on a schedule for the first time EVER.

But school will have many perks we've never had before too. My days will be free to do chores or just relax. The kids will meet other kids, make friends, and have gym class. They will get music class, drama classes, and many other classes that require more than 2 kids to do. lol Oh and we will o longer hear "Why aren't you in school?" several times per week.

The kids are getting excited! they just received their teacher's names and their supply lists. We are just figuring out the bus schedule. We are working on changing sleep and wake patterns and will practice the routine soon.

There are so many things that I worry about though: - How to make school lunches?  Will they get bored? What if they get sick? Will I be able to help with their homework? Is this a good decision for us as a family?

mixed emotions - but an interesting journey