Do you hear me cheering? It’s the first day of school. It’s very weird this year with only three kiddoes going to school (the oldest, the graduate, is taking *ONE* semester off—if it winds up being more, he’ll be looking for a new place to live, soon, just saying). I feel like this is the least prepared I’ve been in a very long time. I even had to run out and get a binder for the new band kid (who’s playing a bassoon by the way—he just loved the way it sounded—go figure).

Generally, I am well stocked in school supplies. I love me some school supplies, but my stash is dwindling. Going to Wal-Mart (even at nine pm) the night before school starts is crazy. Be prepared folks. Granted I was there too, but I didn’t get the email from his band teacher until mid-afternoon telling me he needed the binder. etc. (I had the rest on hand—see told ya, prepared), and that was all I bought.

I’m not going to make any predictions as to “how much I will write” now that they’re back in school. That never works out and there are other circumstances now that make that challenge more, well... challenging. (nothing too severe just some “getting under control” medical issues. I am and will be fine, but writing is one of the things that gets pushed aside—another tale for another day).

I have already made the annual back-to-school muffins. And the #3 child asked if there would be cookies after school—I always make cookies the first week back (which as I said I was unprepared this year and forgot to get the ingredients, but will later today). Though now that I think about it, that kid has marching band after school so I have a little extra time.

I am so happy school is back in session. I like having my little ducks at home, but I like it when they are tucked away for a few hours so I get some “me” time too! Hope y’all are having a good day/week too……