"Sameness"

I swear, I have not seen my sister in a month. I haven't really talked to her. I HAVE THE ALMOST EXACT HAIR CUT!!! I was at the Mall and couldn't stand my hair anymore. I walked into a Mall Shop. My boys were trying to hold me back, saying "no Mom!! you will regret it." My hair was so bad, I explained, nothing could be worse. I know, I know, the worst place to go for a haircut. Especially since the only person who can cut my hair and my boys' and have it look amazing is my sister. I just got to a point. Sorry Sis. I will be needing a clean up when I see you. The boys were right. It wasn't the best cut, but it is better than what I had.

School or the boys seems to be going well. Big Son has so far survived being a freshman. Little Son is enjoying not being the youngest. His only complaint is that the teachers and aids are telling him how much he looks like his brother and asks about his brother. It is kind of strange this year because both boys are playing football for the school and so their practice's are right after school until 5:15. Under much protest, I am making them take the bus home afterwards at least 3 nights a week. They don't get off the bus until 6:00. The reason for me doing this is because I don't want them to always be driven and expect to be picked up from school and driven to school just because I'm home. My taxes are high enough that I am taking advantage of the bus. This year we spent $200 in school supplies and a $50 deposit I had to give for Big Son's calculator. I rented the calculator from the school because to buy it is $95. Outrageous.