Simple Acronyms» children http://www.simpleacronyms.com Compilation of Abbreviations Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:43:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Sending My Children Back to School http://www.simpleacronyms.com/sending-my-children-back-to-school/ http://www.simpleacronyms.com/sending-my-children-back-to-school/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:12:26 +0000 admin http://www.simpleacronyms.com/?p=5 Sending my children back to school each year is a joy and a curse all wrapped up into one.  By the end of summer, the kids are bored and sunburned, and I find myself exhausted from the incessant bickering and looking forward to a few moments of peace.  Going back to school seems like a great idea—that is, until the first day of school rolls around.

Suddenly, the 6:00 A.M. alarm, a mountain of first day paperwork, endless projects that become punishments for parents, one or two monstrous teachers, unanticipated snow days, and the financial devastation caused by countless fundraisers and athletic fees reminds me that a bit of boredom and bickering are really not so bad.  By the time June rolls around, the whole family is relieved that summer has once again arrived.  Let the bickering begin!

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