Signs the Kids Need to Go Back to School

Dear WTMs, August is a month of conflict inside my WT heart. On one hand, I am sad because it is almost time for the kids to go back to school. On the other hand, if my kids don't get back in school soon, I will need a room at Shady Brook Farm where I will be making potholders all day. It's a tough one. With the girls back in school that means that I am back in school too. The routine starts over and the nightly battles of showers, homework and activities begin. I like the fact that summer is a break from all of that. On the flip side, my kids are starting to show the signs that they are bored and have WAY TOO MUCH free time on their hands: Symptom Number One They look at me with their eyes practically rolling back into their heads and sigh "O-KAY" when I ask them to do something mundane, like take out the trash or fold laundry. Symptom Number Two They are slipping back into the false impression that they need to have 24/7 entertainment provided for them. And they keep asking when we are going on another VACATION! Add to this symptom the fact that "Miss Minnesota/Margarita" child has taken to using the crystal wine glasses for her drinks. AS IF! Symptom Number Three The girls fight about the color of the sky and just about everything else. "The sky is blue" "No it's not...it's sky blue" "I SAID it was blue and that covers all the blue colors including SKY blue" "Does not" "Mom, she is being MEAN...." It usually at this point in their "exchange" that I usually scream something like: "fortheloveofGODwouldyougirlsquitbickering!Doyouknowhowluckyyou areandifyouwanttobeunhappyaboutsomethingIwillgiveyousomething tobeunhappyabout!" Or, something along those lines. After reviewing this post, I realize I am no longer conflicted about the kids going back to school. Thank you for allowing me this therapy. Countdown is ten days until school starts, probably roughly the same for most of you WTMs. Let the games begin! What about you guys? Are you READY?