Phew! We made it to the end. Although it seems like it came to an end
quickly it also feels like it was a whole lot of work getting here. Right to the bitter end. But here we are.
The last day
of school here was on Thursday June 2. I
have this little routine I go through every year on the last day of school and
this year was no exception.
Leftover supplies to sort through |
I literally
start getting ready for the first day of school on the last day of school. We unload the backpacks and go through and
sort out the remaining school supplies they have dragged home. Backpacks then get washed and if needed,
repaired. We go through our school
supply bin to see what we have and what we might need. Then we make a list. Once the backpacks are dry we fill them back
up with new school supplies. I like to
put them on hangers and hang them up in the girl's closets. Their insulated lunch boxes washed and air
dried as well.
The next
thing we did, and the biggest part of the project, was to go through all of
their clothes, shoes and winter coats, hats and gloves. My oldest hands down items to the youngest
and the big clothing shift from winter to summer takes place. I also make a list of items we need to
replace. We filled up three kitchen sized trash bags with items to donate to
the thrift store.
Another load of donations for the thrift store |
As we worked
we spring cleaned each of the girl's bedrooms.
Pulling everything out of the closets so we could wiped down the dusty
shelves and closet rods. Then everything
went back in place all organized and thinned out. It makes for a hard day of work but well
worth it.
At this
point we are pretty much done and our attention now has turned to enjoying our
summer, which is exactly what we are doing. J Throughout the summer I'll keep my list handy
and pick up the things on there when I find a good buy. As I acquire schools supplies, the items still
needed will go directly into the backpacks.
I'll also buy some extra to replenish the school supply bin. I find the best prices on school and office
supplies at the start of August so it is also a good time to stock up on what I
need too.
Clearance
sales start right away on sport shoes and clothing. I've already taken advantage of some of those
sales already. In July summer clothes go
on clearance and that is a good time to add to their wardrobes in anticipation
of next summer and get new swimwear.
Now for some
fun!
SO smart... to get all the end of school work done.. and then you know what you need... and have your list.
ReplyDeleteNow.. you and the girls can just enjoy your summer and have fun..
And we are too. :) A lot of work up front but we are glad to have it done!
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