Well, here we are. Exhausted and counting down the seconds until those school doors swing open. The last couple weeks of August are just crazy. Trying to pack every last-minute summer activity into every nice day we have, stock up on new clothes, find backpacks, track down school supply lists and make ANOTHER Costco trip for school snacks (since the kids managed to eat everything you just bought two weeks ago), we're all ready for a little breather and the return of routine.
The first few weeks of September really aren't much better. Meet the teacher nights. After school activities start (don't miss Energizer Night). Getting back into the habit of supper, bath, bed ("But, I don't wanna go to bed now. The sun is still up"). And, if you are like me, and your youngest is going into school full time, there's the "holy crap I'M GOING TO BE KID FREE FOR ALMOST SIX HOURS A DAY!!!!" moment that is about to happen and last for the better part of September as you adjust to that wee change.
Keep an eye on the event calendar - most programs will start again after the first week of September. The Green Shack Program is continuing this fall and over the winter, and the Parent Link programs will be available very soon. Don't forget: the Country Fair is September 7th and Soap Box Derby is September 14.
Helping you find your family fun,
Kim Soderberg McRae
Publisher Mom, Macaroni Kid Chestermere
kimmcrae@macaronikid.com
Macaroni Kid Chestermere is a free weekly newsletter and website focused on fun family events and information in the Chestermere, Langdon and surrounding areas. We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more.
Our event calendar is available 24/7, so anytime you think, "What should we do today?", we want it to be your go-to resource. Know of an upcoming event I've missed? Events can be submitted HERE or via email at kimmcrae@macaronikid.com. Please always remember to tell businesses/event hosts that you heard about their event on Macaroni Kid! Your readership and support help us to bring you this free newsletter and website.
