and so it begins... the mad fall rush. Back-to-school means back-to-crazy schedules times 3. I limit each child to one activity plus scouts. Sounds doable until the schedule conflicts begin to kick in. So we begin this weekend with Boy Scouts Friday night, Boy Scout trip Saturday, Cheerleading pictures Saturday morning and cheerleading at the football game Sunday. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday bring dance for Mae, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday is cheerleading for Lu and Sam should begin tennis any day now...plus scouts on Tuesday and Friday nights. Whew - I am exhausted just typing all that. Now lets add to the mix all the driving to and from school and activities and you have one worn out Mom.

Every fall I think that's it - no more activities! Every mom you talk to will tell you the same story - too much to do - not enough time - yet we do it year after year - anything for our kids...we run ourselves ragged and hope at the end of the day it is appreciated by all. I do get a thanks mom once in awhile and I guess that makes it all worth it. Today's agenda? Sneaker shopping - yea me!