I have a full day ahead of me that will be filled with going through all our files to get our tax stuff together for our appointment tomorrow. Doesn't that sound thrilling? Not. It will be nice to get it out of the way for the year. The more I think about it though, the more I get the feeling that we may not have all of the various scraps of paper for the taxes yet. I should know better as I go through all the files. This would be much easier if I had the forethought to create a tax folder a year ago to put everything in as it came in. Maybe I’ll remember to set that up this year. Of course that would take all the fun out of the scavenger hunt I undertake each year to find all the bits and pieces needed to do the blasted things in the first place.
Maybe I could do without that bit of fun eh?
We had intended to keep the kids in their current schools for the rest of the year despite the upcoming move. Yesterday however, #1 and #2 asked about switching schools once we were moved. This is something that we will take into consideration and discuss more. It would certainly make my life easier, and let them sleep in a bit more in the mornings. That in itself would make it worthwhile! One interesting thing about the school the twins will attend is that while school is out at 2 on most days, every Wednesday the school is released at 1. For #3 dismissal time on Wednesdays is noon. Every Wednesday for a few hours the teachers take the time they would usually take for an “in service” day. By doing this there are fewer “no school” days during the year. What a concept, kids spending time in the classroom. Gee, maybe the trend will catch on with other schools.
Also on Wednesdays, the entire district has extensive activities and clubs for the students. They have the option of going home or being involved in one of many activities. I noticed one of the activities was gymnastics, and since #3 is crazy about gymnastics I hope that it is offered for boys as well as girls. I should know more once I start talking with folks in the district.