Anyone else not looking forward to kids back to school?

[Krisu]

To me it means stress..everything starts up again, forever in the car..nagging about homework and projects, hearing "no I don't have homework" or "oh, I did it in school" Is it just me?:rolleyes:

[abaldacci]

Something to be said for the quiet days of summer. this is my ds first yr of school my dd is going into 8th, they start back aug 12 that is so early too:(

[MerryPoppins]

I'm dreading it. It's always so quiet when they head back to class.

Of course, I get more done and I don't hear them bickering during the day, so it's not all bad. :teeth:

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by Krisu
Is it just me?:rolleyes: Nope! I dread the start of school again! Even when I was the student! And, now with my kids in 2 different schools, just call me 'chaffeur'!!! :(

[gepetto]

Wow. I'm counting the hours until I can send mine back to school :)

[Ricola]

I always had mixed feelings about going back to school as a kid, nervousness, anticipation, those kinds of things.

This year, though, I'm really not looking forward to it. :(

[supercarrie]

I am not looking forward to it, either. But then again, I am still in school. I am not looking forward to a year of stress and no sleep - junior year sounds great from what I have heard. :rolleyes: If I got no sleep last year, I wonder what this year will be like?

[tiggerlover]

After the week I have just had with DS (who is 6), I am more than ready to have him go back to school. 3 weeks and 5 days.....but whose counting.

:bounce::wave::bounce:

[SDAngel101]

My poor mom and dad, must not like it. 5 kids in 5 different schools!!

DS(18)- A near by junior college, needs rides there and back.
DD(16 me hehe)- take the bus downtown to school, usually gets rides back from cheer prac. after school from another mom. Has football games and such that needs rides for.
DS(15)- High school 10 mins away, has a carpool, parents only have to drive on certain days
DS(12)- Middle school 10 mins away, same story as ^^
DD(10)- elementary school 10 mins away, school starts at 8am so its later then the older kids, still needs ride there and back.

WOW that is ALOT of driving... never really thought of it that way, YIKES.. LOVE YOU MOMMY!!

[poohandwendy]

I cannot wait until school starts again. Even though there are more things to worry about, I like the structure it brings to the house. House stays clean for at least a few hours before they get home. Phone and internet to myself. Less sleepovers! Noone asking for cash every 15 minutes for the pool, local conveniece store outings, amusement parks, etc. Less driving to and from the mall, movies, pool, friends houses, etc. Earlier bedtime...aaaahhh I CAN"T WAIT!!!!!

[shortbun]

I'm going to miss DS. We've had the summer together
and it's been great. Some days we've done nothing
much at all and some days have been really busy. We
read a lot and kept journals, went to the pool, rode
bikes, found all kinds of fun! I'll be sad but ds will be
excited to get back to his "pack" as I call his group of
friends. We've had lots of playdates but it's not the same
as being together all day. I honestly enjoy my son's
company.
mimi

[KarenB]

My DSs will be in 7th and 8th grade. Even though they love school, I really miss them! :( It is so nice to have them around, especially with thier weird sense of humor. I am always finding plastic bugs in the fruit bowl or fridge, the "fart machine" they bought is strategically placed throughout the house, etc :) :) Never a dull moment!

Nope..not just you :)

Karen

[iLovDisney]

All 3 of mine will be in a wonderful magnet school this year so I know they will enjoy what they are doing.

BUT I hate getting up early -- we have to leave at 7:10AM!

I hate that feeling when you realize you've misplaced the teacher's newsletter and it said something really important.

OTOH I love the afternoon snack when they're all gathered around the kitchen table stuffing their faces and talking excitedly about their day.

[Dream]

You are not alone! I hate it when the kids go back to school...I really miss them. It has been an insanely busy summer so adjusting to a busier pace won't be as bad this year...I guess that's good. Ahhh...if life would just slow down a little.

[tnkrbell]

I cant wait for her to go back to school!!!!:bounce: :bounce:
The only thing I dont look forward to is waking up to drive her!!

[Cindy B]

I'm mixed.

I've been busy working, attempting to find a job, etc.

The other day I just realized, that BOTH my kids will be gone.
My baby girl will be going to kindergarten. She is really excited about it, and I will probably being the mom who is going to cry at the bus stop....

But her and her brother have been fighting all the time, so it would be a good thing!

[browneyes]

Anyone else not looking forward to kids back to school?

My kids are bored. It's time they go back! 8 more days and they'll be back to school!

[snowwhitemom]

I have to leave home by 7:00a.m., so that means I have to get Delilah up by 6:00a.m. to have her at her school by 7:45a.m., Its not the getting up I mind but it breaks my heart when she must be in bed by 7:oop.m. to get the 11 hours sleep she needs when she can hear other children outside playing. Very heart breaking.

[Cindy B]

Wow 8 more days... lucky you Shannon... my kids don't go back until Sept 3 and Sept 6!

[Spinning]

hate the thought of it! This has been such a wonderful summer. We just seem to be having fun, going at a great pace doing things, enjoying the pool! Plus my DD will be going to first grade, gone till almost 4! And my DS will be 3 days a week!

Luckily they don't go back till after Labor day so we have all of August to enjoy!

[glo]

I am not looking forward to it for the same reasons, and that I go back too :(

[WendyZ]

Yes and no. It will be nice to get my house back to myself, stays alot cleaner!;) I get alot more done during the school year, with getting up earlier and all. But, it sure is nice to sleep in, even my kids are this summer. We don't get up until 9. No hurry to get around and get everyone out of the house. No yelling about school project and homework..."did you do it?"...no, i need whatever from the store...so off we go at the last minute because of course they can never tell you before hand!":rolleyes: Plus, we have alot less running in the summer, only a couple of sports activities and that's it. It's one sport after another once school starts.

Yikes....I knew I like summer, now I know why!!!!;)

[CamColt]

Im excited! DS starts full day Kindergarten this year, so I feel its a new beginning. I get up before 5:00am every day winter or summer, so that doesnt change.
Ill be even more excited the next year when DS#2 starts preshcool and I get a couple mornings a week to myself!!!! ;)

[Bullseye_Girl]

Being a kid I'm mixed.I don't want the whole 180 days of school.But summer break loses some of it's magnificense after a month.I also don't want to have to wake up at 5:40.

[bfeller]

Another mixed emotions here. The kids are starting to irritate each other. It is like they were 3 and 6 again but now they are 14 and 17. They are bored and their friends are all gone on vacation(which we don't have the luxury of doing). But on the other hand my DS is going to be a senior and this is the last year that I will bake cookies on the first day of school for him. I will certainly miss hearing about the first day of school while sitting at the kitchen table with warm cookies and a tall glass of cold milk. He always goes into detail about the day. Whereas, DD just will say it was OK and leave it at that.

As for me, I sub at the middle/high school and I am anxious to see how everyone has matured over the summer. I like the interaction with the kids.

[Serena]

Well, my youngest just started today. I'll start my crossing guard duty tomorrow.

My youngest is on a new schedule at her school. They started the "year round" schedule. It's still the same 180, but they get longer breaks during the year.

My oldest doesn't start until Aug. 22. She's still on the regular schedule.
So, I will have two kids going to school on different days and times, And, I just found out that I have to work for a week during the breaks for the remediation period.

This is going to be fun.:rolleyes: :D

Oh well, at least I'll have something to talk about. lol

[Blondie]

Ugh!

As much as they fight w/each other when they are out of school...and I long for peace and quiet again....I am NOT looking forward to getting back into that school routine again!! Not to mention getting up early! I enjoy sleeping until 8:30-9:00 in the AM!

I'll have two middle schoolers this year! My oldest is ADHD and struggles tremendously. This year he'll be in a different class setting and he'll have an IEP. I'm hoping it'll make a diffference in his day, and that he'll want to do better and try harder. Last year was hard on ALL of us!

My younger son will be starting his first year in middle school...I'm hoping for a smooth transition.

[Talking Hands]

To me it means I have to go back to work :( Two of us went to summer session so it is really no biggy but I do not look forward to going back to work any more than the next guy.

[POLLY ANN]

You'll have to let me see what it's like when they ARE in school first for me to answer that question! lol

dd5 starts full day kindegarten this year, and I am really excited for her. She gets pretty bored hanging out with me. ;) DS4 starts a program called Universal Pre-K, which is 1/2 day every day. Pretty much like how kindegarten used to be, I assume.

This will also give me a chance to have some one on one time with my youngest, who will be 1 in September. And, maybe a little time for myself, too. :D

[SuiteDisney]

I like having my kids around during the lazy days of summer.

I'm already dreading getting up early and all the paperwork they're going to bring home that first week for me to fill out. :(

[JerseyJanice]

I am so not looking forward to school starting again. :(

Wrestling DS into his uniform, getting him there on time, making sure his homework gets done--I'll miss these carefree days a lot.

[WDWfanatic288]

I don't wanna go back!!!!

homework and tons...crazy teachers,marching band and even worse stuff!!
SAT and ACT and PSAT(the things I haven't studied for yet!) and also AP tests!! ahhhh

AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

I really don't wanna get up at 5:50

and the worst thing is-
my DIS time like goes to nothing! :(
my post count is gonan suffer! :( :(

[Sonya]

I am SO not looking forward to school starting up again! The kids are mean, they tease me and make fun of me, I never have my work done on time, I don't want to be the teacher! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/crying.gifhttp://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/crying.gifhttp://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/crying.gifhttp://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/crying.gif

[loisg1]

I don't look forward to DDs going back to school either. They're good kids most of the time. DD1 will be in eighth grade and DD2 will be in sixth. We've done all kinds of stuff during the summer, even if it's just going to the mall and not buying anything. I also watch my niece and nephew and he will be starting kindergarden and she will be starting preschool. Sooo it's just me for a couple of hours.

[2TxAgs]

Even while I'm reading this post, my DD7 is pulling out all her new school supplies to show her friend. No question she's ready to go back - all we hear is 'I'm bored'. DS7 doesn't want to think about school - too busy playing pokemon and nintendo and wallball with the big guys. Mom NEEDS dd4 to go back so I'm not constantly worrying about what she's getting into and what destruction she's wrought around the house! ;)

YEP - I'm ready!

[meeshi]

Originally posted by poohandwendy
I cannot wait until school starts again. Even though there are more things to worry about, I like the structure it brings to the house. House stays clean for at least a few hours before they get home. Phone and internet to myself. Less sleepovers! Noone asking for cash every 15 minutes for the pool, local conveniece store outings, amusement parks, etc. Less driving to and from the mall, movies, pool, friends houses, etc. Earlier bedtime...aaaahhh I CAN"T WAIT!!!!!

I couldn't have said it better!!!!:) Plus, they are ready to go. DS (12) said today, he can't wait. He's getting bored. We are on vacation next week. Then 2 weeks before school starts. :Pinkbounc