back to school...

I always like back to school time, not just for the obvious reason that the kids are about to have some structure to their day and I might have a productive day for a change. But I like getting ready for a new year- new shoes, new supplies, not so new backpacks this year. I like the change from summer to fall, harvest time, and squeezing in those last few summer outings with the kids. I really have enjoyed having the girls home this summer. As much as I gripe about what they don't do, they DO a lot. So helpful with Ivy and Noah and always good at playing together, just a few moments this summer where they had to take a break from each other!

I figured we better get on the ball with school shopping this year, since we are about to move to the Valley of Desolation as far as shopping goes. Noah's always a good sport, it seems like we're often shopping for the girls and he rarely complains, maybe he's still too young to know he's being left out- yet again- either way we got him a set of (washable) markers which he's enjoyed in many ways. I think our new school North Gem had a smaller list of school supplies which was a pleasant surprise. L & C have brought paints and other things and never ended up using them. I am glad to mostly be done- just undies and socks left. Two stores with the four kids was enough for one day :) I haven't been dumpster diving since college- but I did score some great boxes in back of Dillards, thanks for the ideas everyone!