School is just around the corner... and we have been (pre)
preparing! The outfit, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes, and all supplies have been
purchased.
This is the first year where the boys will be dressed alike.
From the shirts, shorts, shoes, to even backpacks... and they actually made the
choices!
The backpacks seemed like they'd give me a challenge until
we opened two boxes of cereal. They ended up with Despicable Me 2 things to
hang on their backpacks. Luckily one was a normal minion and the other the wild
purple. This year we snagged the Rubbermaid
Lunchblox Containers. I'm thinking the only real useful part is the part
that holds the sandwich with the attached cooler. Just wish I could buy the one
part we'll probably end up using!
Even though all is set out, ready for the "First Day of
School"... I will probably run the clothes through a fabric softener the
night before, and extra dryer sheets so they smell nice that first day. I even
stuck dryer sheets inside their shoes (much like when you store clothes away in
those big plastic tubs, same concept).
I am nervously awaiting the new school year... it'll be one
of the few times they are on the playground together. They have teachers I've
never encountered and unsure considering the forced volunteering (worth the
higher academics to sacrifice time and/or class supplies). I am sure they'll
play together (strong bonds at home), but hope they continue to make friends
outside of each other.
The fact is, my little boys are growing up and the dynamics
of our relationship are constantly evolving. They are both articulate, and
simple conversations of what I expect are easily understood and respected. And
I love their comprehension levels of being able to think ahead of their
possible actions and choosing a best course of action. My "little
boyz" are growing up faster than their mommy is ready for.
The shirts were a great find at $5 each... cotton shorts from Target $6 each.. and the shoes were a huge blessing from Sears! The shoes they insisted on having (after trudging through a few different stores) were listed at $50 each! The first pair rung up at just $34, and the other pair came out to $15!!! ~*Amen*~
ReplyDeleteAnd I want to add that the actual list given at the end of last school year was a huge help this year. It means I bought specifically what was needed and didn't end up with a lot of wasteful spending.