Last Minute Preps

Arriving home early from my fieldwork in Baliuag,  I took Busy Boy to Sta Lucia Mall for a few more last minute going back to school requirements.

Being a mom is a challenging job as it is.  So what’s a working mom like me to do? I often get teased of being an OC and being the living epitome of the girl scout motto (be prepared - or I try to be), but who cares,  I don’t need the extra stress.

After being done with the majors (enrollment, books and uniforms), we’re now on to the remaining relatively minor stuff you need to buy or go to, to wit:

a) hair cut -  we let Busy Boy’s hair grow long during the vacation months to have a break from his usual crew cut and semi crew cut looks.  Normally done a few days before or during the last week before classes to give our student that neat and clean look.

b) visit to the dentist - Auntie couldn’t get an appointment for the weekend, but normally done in June and December.  Nice to have those pearly whites clean for those ID pictures and we can’t have the Busy Boy being having tooth problems during the year. :)

c) shop for shoes - we always do this last, while we’re still in the growing up stage. Back when Busy Boy was 4, I made the mistake of buying shoes on sale in April.  I had all the allowances I could but come June, we couldn’t do anything else but give it away.  Nice fit, comfortable, not too heavy and should be sturdy enough to last the school year.

d) check on socks, underwear, hankies and undershirt (sando) -   I prefer to have supplies for a week so as to not to avoid unnecessary stress in the mornings (its bad enough that we will wake up early).

This year, Busy Boy will finally able to wear the Giordano socks I bought in Singapore in 2007 (yes, they were also on sale at S$15 for 3pcs).  They’re quarter socks, very comfy and not to thick, great for wearing the whole day.   He is also trading his briefs for boxerbriefs (he already prefers Bench).  They still fit so I won’t be buying new ones for now.  And since they’re not as worn out, hankies are leftovers from grade 2.  We’ve brought out the new undershirts that we’re given over the years as gifts,  as last year’s already graduated to home / sleep use (pambahay or pantulog).  Thank goodness I didn’t have to buy :)

e) 2x2’s and 1x1’s pictures -  for seat plans, birthday posters, personal info, IDs and where ever the teacher will require it.

f) art paper, construction paper, oslo paper, A4, Letter and Legal paper - I’ve seen officemate moms rushing home since the child needs materials for artwork.  I don’t need the additional stress of rushing the homework and late nights.  

g) printer ink - yes, Busy Boy has homework that requires to be printed already.  Better be ready than have Busy Boy disturbing Auntie next door for an unfinished assignment.

School’s due to start in 5 days… Let the countdown begin as our vacationing days are nearly over.