I have a batch of tired and crabby (plus sick) kiddos here, but they are blissfully quiet, watching TV or playing.

Wed and Thurs were 1/2 days and today was the first full day. Up at 6:30 and out the door at 7:30 (DH drives to school). We were fairly organized and I had a menu planned of breakfast items and snacks/etc. I encouraged everyone to have things laid out the night before (even moved the school clothes down to the living room and the teeth brushing stuff to the powder room). When we're more into the routine of waking up early, they'll be able to do these independently, but now I have to keep track of the stragglers!

I was perseverating about not being able to pay tuition in full this year - I missed the deadline for setting up automatic drafts from the checking account. The Business Manager was as nice as could be, took my check, and will send the updated paperwork next week for handling remaining payments.

And I ran into Walmart with only the non-schoolers and was able to be in and out in 20 minutes. I had a wide range of items: worms for the turtle, extension for new curtain rod, gym shoes and sandals for DH, Hannah Montana bag on clearance for one of the dancing daughters, Star Wars movie for DS5 whose birthday is tomorrow, cough drops for the sicklings, odd assortment of groceries (milk and yogurt), and dishwashing detergent. Total damage $73. I was happy at that!

I am going to crash myself now - still recovering from lack of sleep two nights ago when the three year old had an ear infection.

Hope everyone has a nice quiet night.