School supplies are out and for the first time in my LIFE I am excited!!! I can't wait to get some....oh, who am I kidding, I have ALREADY!!!
For 8 school years I have had to buy school supplies. I have had to get my school supply list and grind my teeth at having to buy boxes of kleenex, baby wipes, construction paper, markers, and such. Oh, I understood the what and why of everything, it could just be frustrating. Many things are cheap (10 cent glue) and others expensive ($4 special lined writing paper x 4)...and not every store would have everything needed, so multiple trips to multiple stores. Inevitably, I would miss something that I just could not find and kick myself for not buying the packs the school sold.
And then...at the end of the year....I get none of it back. Oh, I might get a pencil or two...might get the pencil box...if I am lucky I might even get a binder back.
Last year was very frustrating because I bought all the supplies and than my son decided he was ready to be homeschooled 2 weeks into school....all the supplies I bought were lost (or, to make myself feel better, donated).
This year, though, I get to make my OWN list. I get to figure out what I need and watch my kids use them. Binders...I need them...but guess what? I can reuse them NEXT year...and the NEXT year...and so on. YES!!!!
Today, I went to get a binder and a 3-pronged folder and watched as mom's scowled as they looked for folders and such on their lists...but I smiled with joy. It was fun. I would've scooped up MORE supplies, but in my need for order, I do not want to buy unnecessary items...or fall short. So, I need to look at our work, subject by subject and make a list. One of the advantages to planning out the year ahead of time is knowing what will be done.
Also...another beautiful treat....skipping the backpack and lunch kit aisle!! One year, I bought Sierra a personalized side bag that cost over $30. The next year, she decided it was too "kiddish" and she got a $30 backpack...a month later SHE decided that she was ready to be homeschooled. This year, $0 will be spent on backpacks or lunch kits. And don't get me started on back to school clothes!!
Add to this excitement....tomorrow....I am going to our local (kind of) homeschool store to sell a couple items....and BUY some curriculum for Sierra (I hope so, anyway!).
Modern Homeschool Mom....OR.....Geeky Homeschool Mom?? Can I be both??
For 8 school years I have had to buy school supplies. I have had to get my school supply list and grind my teeth at having to buy boxes of kleenex, baby wipes, construction paper, markers, and such. Oh, I understood the what and why of everything, it could just be frustrating. Many things are cheap (10 cent glue) and others expensive ($4 special lined writing paper x 4)...and not every store would have everything needed, so multiple trips to multiple stores. Inevitably, I would miss something that I just could not find and kick myself for not buying the packs the school sold.
And then...at the end of the year....I get none of it back. Oh, I might get a pencil or two...might get the pencil box...if I am lucky I might even get a binder back.
Last year was very frustrating because I bought all the supplies and than my son decided he was ready to be homeschooled 2 weeks into school....all the supplies I bought were lost (or, to make myself feel better, donated).
This year, though, I get to make my OWN list. I get to figure out what I need and watch my kids use them. Binders...I need them...but guess what? I can reuse them NEXT year...and the NEXT year...and so on. YES!!!!
Today, I went to get a binder and a 3-pronged folder and watched as mom's scowled as they looked for folders and such on their lists...but I smiled with joy. It was fun. I would've scooped up MORE supplies, but in my need for order, I do not want to buy unnecessary items...or fall short. So, I need to look at our work, subject by subject and make a list. One of the advantages to planning out the year ahead of time is knowing what will be done.
Also...another beautiful treat....skipping the backpack and lunch kit aisle!! One year, I bought Sierra a personalized side bag that cost over $30. The next year, she decided it was too "kiddish" and she got a $30 backpack...a month later SHE decided that she was ready to be homeschooled. This year, $0 will be spent on backpacks or lunch kits. And don't get me started on back to school clothes!!
Add to this excitement....tomorrow....I am going to our local (kind of) homeschool store to sell a couple items....and BUY some curriculum for Sierra (I hope so, anyway!).
Modern Homeschool Mom....OR.....Geeky Homeschool Mom?? Can I be both??
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