And some homework ought to straighten ’em right up

Tonight’s the big night. The one where you make kids take baths and ACTUALLY WASH THEIR HAIR. You have them set out clothes for the next morning. Make sure the know where both of their shoes are. I’ll make their lunches tonight so we have a little less chaos in the morning.

Can you believe they start school in the morning? It’s July 30, for god’s sake. And, no, our school is not a year-round school district.

When I was a kid – back in the day – we didn’t start school until the Monday after Labor Day. I have no idea what this early start nonsense is about. All I can say is I’m happy they’re not going to be lounging around my house anymore. Or spending all day in the pool. I’ll bet their grandmothers are glad, too, since they’ve been in charge of minding them.

One day The Bandit slept until 3:00. His grandmother tried to wake him. His sister poked him several times, but he still wouldn’t get up. When My Honey got home from work he demanded he get out of bed.

“It’s too early,” the Bandit whined and closed his eyes.

“Early? Shit, boy. It’s 3:00 in the afternoon.”

The Bandit opened his eyes in shock, then rolled over to look at his Lego Chima alarm clock. Sure enough, it was late.

He threw off the covers and launched out of bed. “Oh my God! I need lunch!”

Yep, these kids need a little more structure, I should think.