End Of Summer Update

It is, unfortunately, the last week of summer vacation -- Charlie starts back to school a week from Wednesday, and Amelia officially starts the pre-school year the week of September 9th. That same week marks the start of fall gymnastics to which we are also adding a dance class -- for her age it is a combined ballet/tap/jazz class for which Amelia is ridiculously excited. 

I ordered new backpacks for both the kids; Charlie needed one and Amelia didn't, but after seeing Amelia's reaction to Charlie getting a new pair of pajamas and Amelia NOT getting a new pair of pajamas (she punched him in the stomach and then threw herself on the floor sobbing) I figured we'd spare the drama and she could have a new backpack too. Tomorrow we are getting Charlie's school supplies, the kids both have a decent selection of fall clothes (not that the weather shows much sign of leaving the high 70s/80s any time soon) and so I guess we're ready for fall!!