July 23: Think back-to-school
Not yet out of July, but we're ready for sixth grade. My daughter is one organized kid. That's why she pulled me to Target and Staples last night, July 22, to hit their back-to-school treasures. And let me tell you, the erasers, notebooks, lunchboxes and backpacks are spilling out of the shelves and off the hooks.
Remember last year? she asked. We waited until August and everything was picked over. Big time. Pencil boxes were practically endangered school accessories.
Well, let me tell you. There's nothing endangered at this point in the summer. So, smack dab between beach week and camp time, we ventured directly into the inventory with a list and a shopping basket, determined that this would be the one and only trip. She decided on the purple, 3-inch binder. Six folders, each with a different geometric, floral or cute-puppy design. (I hope you're reading this Mrs. Braun.) Pencils: check. Scissors: check. Tissues, pens, notebook paper: triple check.
She's already filed everything in the binder, complete with labels. Argh. Now if only I could get her to clean her room!
- OK, Mrs. B. is reading this. Great job shopping early and if you're like Mrs. B. always looking for that bargain! My son is fascinated by his new blue pencil box; all ready for the first day of first grade. Of course, he is a little confused about what exactly goes in the box and curious if his class will have a class pet this year! He definitely thinks a gold fish or two is necessary in first grade.
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In BeTWEEN -- Barbara Hough Roda is managing editor of the Sunday News. As the single mom of a 12-year-old daughter, she writes about work, parenting and trying to keep a balance between the two.
