Almost Time

  The ads have started. The sales have begun. Soon there will be a frenzy of activity at Walmart's, Staples and grocery stores everywhere across this wonderful country. That's right it's almost back to school time!

  To all my teacher friends.....sorry. I know you don't relish it as much as I do. But if the shoe was on the other foot......

  When those stacks of crayons, pencils and markers comes out, parents everywhere breathe a huge sigh of relief. The sight of backpacks and pencil cases brings tears of joy to our eyes. Lunch boxes...not so much but it's a necessary evil.

  New shoes, clothes, hair cuts....check. School fees, agenda purchases, hot lunches....check. Broke parents....CHECK.

  I'm willing to bet many kids are just as happy as their parents. They miss their friends and can't wait to see them everyday. Of course they can never say that out loud. Being bored is one thing but saying they can't wait to go back to school is a big no-no.

  As that famous Staples ad says......it's the most wonderful time of the year!

  Ang