The new school year is just a week away.

We are trying to get the girls back into something resembling a routine by putting them to bed a little earlier and having them eat all of their soggy meals out of overstuffed lunch sacks at tables facing each other.

I asked the girls last night before bed, “Tell me three exciting things about school starting.”

Ellie: Here are the three things I’m not excited about 1) getting up early, 2) going to bed early, 3) seeing my friends… wait, I am excited about seeing my friends.

Hanna: 1) the swim season is starting, 2) that’s all.

Chloe: 1) Wearing a purse everyday (no), 2) Wearing make-up every day (no), 3) Being a mermaid.