7 days until school!

Blogging from my phone... which is a first. It's 8:30 AM and we're just rolling out of bed now. One more week before school starts! I keep adding exclamation points after my back to school sentences because I am going to be excited about it!!! A month ago when I added in first day of school to our calendar, I wrote a sad face next to it... and then erased it and added an exclamation point. "First Day of School!" looks so much better than "First Day of School :(" it's all about your attitude and I choose to have a happy one.

Last night (Sunday) we had a serious family meeting after scripture study. We said we're going to treat these next 7 days like we would a typical school week. Early to bed, early to rise.. showers taken, chores finished and lunches packed before 8:00 AM. The boys all groaned. Minutes after our new agenda was set, my oldest sister called. She has 7 kids and it's their last week of vacation too. They were planning a trip to Yellowstone, but the kids want to come to Vegas instead. She asked what we have going and if we are up for visitors. We are always up for visitors! My boys are counting down the minutes until thy arrive. (only 500 something to go...) Scheduled routines and strict bedtimes are for wimps. Party, party, party! Might as well end the summer in style!

Off to an indoor bounce house... Hope to check in again soon.