Pre-planning

The School of Mommy is back in session on Monday, and my kitchen-classroom is overrun with lesson plans, reading materials and school supplies.

I have a feeling my pre-planning would go by a lot more quickly if my students would stop asking so many questions and let me get organized. Abby has informed me that she will read "all those books" -- pointing at her kindergarten shelf -- by herself, and I don't need to teach her this year since she can read now.

"I'll read Caleb all his preschool books, too," she added.

Excellent. I was hoping I wouldn't have to hire an assistant teacher this year. Looks like I have a volunteer.