The First Day of School

The big day finally arrived, and The Buddies certainly felt the importance of the day. There was no joviality at our house. We understand the importance of a good education. We take schooling very seriously.

We were up, and dressed, and the backpacks were ready. The school supplies were purchased and packed, and The Buddies left the house in an atmosphere of readiness. Look at these eager, and solemn faces...

Oh, who am I kidding?! They were so excited to get to school to see their friends. They couldn't have cared less about what they might actually learn. And for the record: they each reported that the day was "awesome."


Looks like a great start. Let's just hope the smiles continue for the rest of the school year!

Am I in Kindergarten?

Yesterday was supposed to be my perfect fall afternoon. Unfortunately, it was interrupted by assorted kindergarten homework assignments. I am pretty sure that I attended and completed kindergarten at one time in my life. Yes, it was a long time ago, but I'm pretty sure that the lessons I learned are still active credits on my lifetime-of-learning report card. What I would like to know is why on earth my buddies' teachers send home assignments for me to complete. Do they think I need a refresher course???

I understand teachers wanting to involve the parents in what their kids are learning. Thank you. I certainly do appreciate being kept in the loop. But please!!! Don't send home assignments that you know I will have to either do myself or be so involved in that I may as well just do them myself. What some teachers don't take into consideration is that I have three kindergarteners! When you send home a poster project, I have to do three of them. When you send home a "decorate the turkey" assignment I have to do three of them. When you send home a holiday activity, I have to do three of them... Do you see a pattern here???

Instead of baking some tasty treats, I spent last night decorating turkeys. We made a spy turkey, a football player turkey, and a snowman turkey. And no, it was not fun! I did not enjoy it. And I hope to get a free pass from similar assignments in the future. So teachers, please, send home books to read, spelling words to practice, math sheets to complete, but I beg you, no more creative, family-fun assignments. Thank you!