Organization

Next week is the start of school, and I have dedicated this week to getting organized. I have cleaned up my emails, and marked every known event into my calendar. I created an online calendar for the family to use, so everybody knows what is going on.

I need to buy a filing system for the year. I want to keep all of Boo's papers organized. Also, I want a big storage bin for all of the preschool crafts, papers, and so on.

Boo met her kindergarten teacher. She tested her readiness, and Boo was ahead of expectations. All that worry about not being ready was a little over the top.

Her uniforms are ready. Shoes are new. She needs a backpack and a new jacket, since she can't wear anything with a hood, and all of her jackets have hoods.

I'm mentally preparing for all of the volunteer work that I need to do, plus all of the driving. I have meal menus made out for the year. I still haven't decided what to do about JJ's breakfast. I need something he can eat in the car, that is nutritious, but won't leave a mess. I looked at the breakfast bars, but they are so expensive!

I have to decide when to volunteer at Boo's school. In the beginning, I want to be in the classroom and know what is going on. I want to understand the routine. After I know what is going on, and what questions to ask, I'm happy doing any work. I have to do 40 hours a year. I also have to do 3 hours a week at JJ's school, and a night class for his school too. Boo has Saturday school at least once a month, sometimes twice, and then there are some night events too.

We have a few conflicts with soccer too. I hope it's not a problem. I'll probably stay up nights worried I forgot something. Actually, I'm already doing that!

What do working parents do? I guess if I worked I wouldn't choose these type of schools. I'd pay more, volunteer less, and take the path of least resistance. Even though money is tight, I'm glad I picked this path.