LATE

It's 8:20 am and if we're not out of the door in a few minutes we will be late AGAIN. I have been struggling everyday since the first day of school to get all four kids out of the door on time and into school on time. Even if we are out of the door on time (8:20) there is so much that can happen between the door and when we actually get into the school. The boys' teachers expect it of me by now and when I do show up early or on time its a big deal. There is a catch for being on time though, if we are on time it's more than likely something will be forgotten. From lunches, library books and milk money to notice folders, mittens and hats. I know it is usually my fault and I have tried so many things to get us organized. We have bins and hooks at the door for each kid. Dad makes every ones lunches when he makes his breakfast in the morning, clothes are usually picked out and library books are found the night before so why are we late? LIFE it is inevitable that as we are getting coats on or walking out the door or even walking into the school that something will happen. Whether it be a poop explosion out of the baby, a lost mitten, a scramble because we just realized its library day or someone needs money for something, the van wont start, or there is a melt down or two from one of the four or me. I have come to terms with being late, it happens and yes it is a HUGE, HUGE deal when we make it to our destination with all four kids, clean faced, hair done, decent clothes (yes, yoga pants count)everyone happy and ON TIME.