I wrote this 2 years ago, but it holds true as much today as it did then. Except now I have to buy a chrome book, too. In addition to the iPad I had to buy for him for 4th grade. But those other shoppers…..
Feeding frenzy on the Serengeti? No. Back to School Sale at Staples.When a kid is going into 4th grade, there is no reason to have 2 FULL PAGES OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED.
List: crayons, markers or colored pencils. Must be 6 or 8 pack ONLY and must be in a box. Staples only has packs of 10 or 12 and only the crayons come in boxes.
Greek Chorus: Are you effin kidding me?
Me: Oh, no! C’mon honey, let’s find the man who works here.
Man who Works There: *sigh* Buy the big ones and leave some at home so there are only 6 in the box (I’m not making this up).
Aside: Harried mother slams her shopping cart into ours.
Me: I’m sorry.
Grandson: But she hit us. She should say she’s sorry.
Greek Chorus: Are you effin kidding me?
And that got us through item #1. Then…
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saneteachers 
Oh this was a delightful read😄Tomorrow’s my first day of my last year of grad school! And I’ve got no supplies bought yet except a pen and a notebook😄 But it’s grad school so I should be okay right??
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Yes, especially if you have a laptop. Just look serious and nod occasionally, lol. Good luck today! I couldn’t believe it when the alarm went off. But I laid out my clothes last night like a little kid and I just have to eat breakfast and make my lunch. 🙂
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Yes got my laptop ready to go!!! Good luck to you too😄
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Thanks ❤
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