journal- schools supplies

kiddos started school this week.  We had a great start off.  Our schools started thursday, august 18.  This was considered early for us because Wadsworth is building new schools and I understand that next year we have a longer summer....YEAH... we will have to get that bucket list going. 

We were very organized this year with supplies.  With 4 kids needing supplies, and then Jacob got a list from each of his teachers, we needed to have a system.  This is what worked for us:

1.  We brought out our box from useable supplies from last school year.
2.   Then brought the 4 baskets out with their names on it..
3.  We created a list in our computer, actually from last year, which listed the
     common supplies, such as glue, folders, highlighters, you get the picture.
4.  We took each supply list and started tallying up what was needed.  So an
      example would be:  3 ring binders; 3 blue 2 yellow and ect. 
5.  Then we took inventory of what we had and then started checking off
      what we had.
6.  Off to walmart.... 1 hour later and only 70 dollars invested,   we had
     everyone's supplies
7.  Then at home we divided up the supplies into each of our designated
      child's basket.  Once that was completed we labeled and loaded directly
      into book bags. 
8.  Yeah we  were off to a good start.  

Thursday morning came, all had their new shoes on with exception of Jacob.  In 7th grade it is NOT cool to wear new stuff first day.  Gabby on the other hand was carefully planned out.  Her outfit had been in the works for a while.  The Hair, oh the hair... she wanted it crimped, which would depend on me....didn't happen.  I did, however, french braid the bangs.  good enough. 

They tolerated the traditional pictures and then off they went.  Picture will follow.  I wish there was an easy way to post pictures.  This downloading stuff is time consuming.  I should take a course.  I'm sure there is a better way that what i know. 

Today saturday, was a busy day.  UP and moving at 630 am.  No sleeping in for me.  Jacob was getting picked up for a double header.  They did win, which I couldn't make it, but he played all over the field.  I, the mom, do not like that.  My son is a short stop and a pitcher....end of story.  Not really, but Since he doesn't have a present dad, I'm afraid they will have him all over the field... called politics.  The coach's son played Jacobs position of short stop today.  And I know Jacob is a great shortstop.  Oh well.  I will make my presence known.  I guess. 

So then that leaves the other 3.  Gabby's first performance was today at the John S Knight Center.  They did great.  Then off to work we all went for only 2  hours.  I did treat them to a new frozen yogart shop called menchies.  Many flavors and any topping you could dream of......nummy... the kids were very excited.

Home then for naps, up and off to walmart...needed some extra supplies.  But a fun side note....I had time to feed my creative needs.  I am almost done with my mantle canvases and soooo cute.  Todays craft store's make crafting look professional and good...not homeade and tacky.  love it...pictures to follow.  Now off to bed, to  get up for church in the am....love GOD