NANA SAYS FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL IS AN ADJUSTMENT

Getting back into the swing of things is always a challenge. Although we all need routines and some sort of schedule to get things establishing it takes some adjustment.
The first day of school is over. So knowing who the teacher will be for the year is settled. Not everyone will be happy. Not being in a class with one's friends can be disheartening for many children. Yes they can make new friends but they really wanted to be with the old friends. Let's face it! There are favourite teachers and teachers that are tolerated. Some teachers are just better than others.
At home- oh the lunches and the dinner prep and getting the homework done. Remember it is the child's homework and not yours. Let your child accept the consequences if it is not done. A good life lesson. Remember down the road that first boss will appreciate a good worker.
The lessons and extra activities need that schedule too. The driving and getting it all done. Do you have a support team? Like grandparents, aunts, uncles or car pooling!!
We all get through the first week. Just glad it is a short one.

3 WEEKS TO RETIREMENT

As people are finding out about my last days at work, many are congratulating me. Why congratulations, I don't know. Many are saying they wish I was not going as it means having to get used to someone new. I have been asked how I feel about it. I don't. I think when I was considering when to retire over a year ago I had more feelings then. Now I am kind of numb. Neither excited or sad. Just ready!! I just have too much on my plate. I just want to get there. I don't like the idea of pension income. It is just reduced income. Fixed. So the big adjustment will be to spend less!! And coupon clip. I did that today on an item I actually buy. I am trying to get ready but things have been getting in the way. I look at the pile of stuff beside me in the computer room. My writing projects I had wanted drafted and ready to be finished. My main project will be my husband. Supporting him while I do my home projects. So just a day at a time and getting through to the first week of July. I hope I do not burn and crash!! Or just life will go on!!

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