A week of back to school organization

We're a week into the school year, and it's been pretty organized so far.  There are a few things I'm struggling with, though.

  1. The Paper Monster.  Every Friday, we get "Friday folders" from the elementary school. When you have 2 children there, you get lots of doubles in paperwork. Darren wants to look at the papers, but they're already scattered all over the living room, and it's only been 30 minutes since the boys have been home.
  2. Piano lessons. The only day/time there was an opening was Tuesdays at 4:30. This isn't a problem when I'm home, but when I start subbing, it will be an issue. School is out at 4:05, and this week, the bus dropped the boys at 4:27. That leaves Matt 3 minutes to run uphill to the college, then down 2 flights of steps. We did receive a letter that beginning next week, they should be dropped at 4:15. That will be manageable if it happens.
  3. I'm concerned about getting the boys to school in the mornings when I sub. If Darren's in town, he can handle it. But if he isn't, I don't know what to do. Mikey is notoriously not responsible in the morning, and Matt really isn't able to get things going, and will melt if something goes wrong. We're still trying to work out this one. I've asked, and nobody I know has room in their car to carpool my boys.
Otherwise, it's going well. Homework is getting finished. Books are being returned. Everyone's in bed on time, and clothes are out, ready for the new day.

 

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