Since this is our last week before school starts, we have so much to do. Linzi has a dentist appointment, we still have some more shopping, a party to plan and the kids just want to have fun these last days. Speaking of shopping, I am LOVING the whole idea of school uniforms. ALL schools, public and private, should institute a uniform policy. For Alex's back to school clothes, I stopped at the uniform store and walked out 20 min later with shirts in all the colors he is allowed with the emblem on it. Then I found khaki docker shorts on sale for 1/2 off, so I bought a week's worth of those. Stopped at the mall for a pair of "conservative" white sneakers, stocked up on socks & boxers at Old Navy and he's DONE! So easy and much, much cheaper. Now Mandi does not have school uniforms. AND she is starting middle school, so fashion is everything. At her school, you are so NOT cool if you are not wearing Abercrombie, Hollister, American Eagle or Aeropostale. Of course, the style is all about layering, so you need several shirts in all colors to layer. UGH!!! I have spent more money on "cool" t-shirts than I ever thought I would! And then there are the accessories. She is all into the accessories, so I finally had to tell her she can buy those with her allowance. About 5 minutes later, she says "Mom, you really should go have an evening out with Dad. I'll watch Linzi for you." HUH?!!! :D I guess it is a win/win for everybody, so I will take her up on her offer since Eric's Bday is Sunday. Smart, smart girl.
Have a great week everyone!
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Oh my-back to school already?! The summer just isn't long enough. I dread the days of back to school shopping with Hannah. :)
LOL ~ I LOVE Uniforms! We hit the Buckhead Uniform Shop back in May and bought everything big! Our school requires that all clothes come from there with the emblem on the shirt and letters on the pants. He tried it on today and we are ready to go! I was talking to a friend a little while back and she was going on about how ridiculous uniforms are and what a waste of money~ I don't think so! I dressed Ian for a whole year for 1/2 of what she will dress one of her three kiddos! And the best part is in the morning, what'l I wear, hum? I can wear a red polo or a white polo ~ doesn't get better than that :D
So glad that you are going to get a little time alone with Eric ~ hope that you do something fun :D
oh, I know about American Eagle and prices! ugh. Ryan always wore Old Navy and things I got on a great sale at Riches, McRaes the big dept stores. Anyway suddenly around 14 it had to be the more expensive stuff. I totally know what you mean about the layer stuff too. He thinks he has to do that and his dad thinks he is a fruticake for wearing 2 shirts when its 100 plus degrees outside!:)
Have a great week before school routine!
Oh, yes, very smart girl. I LOVE school uniforms. All my boys wear them. It really is so easy. We start back on Monday, so we are busy doing the same stuff.
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